Chary

Synonyms of chary

• cautious
• wary
• circumspect

Antonyms of chary

• reckless
• careless
• heedless

Collocations of chary

chary of

Frequency: 80 %

She was chary of strangers approaching her.

chary with

Frequency: 70 %

He was chary with his money, always saving for a rainy day.

chary approach

Frequency: 50 %

The dog was chary in its approach to the unfamiliar object.

chary glance

Frequency: 40 %

She gave him a chary glance before walking away.

chary smile

Frequency: 35 %

He offered a chary smile in response to her joke.

Idiomatic Expressions for chary

• Phrase: chary of commitment
  Meaning: reluctant or hesitant to make a commitment
  Usage: He's always been chary of commitment, preferring to keep his options open.