leery
/ˈlɪɚi/ adjective C2- Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns. · Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.
- Leering; lecherous or unpleasant.
Comparative leerier · Superlative leeriest
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And Leery stops to light it as he lights so many more;
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