101 entries under wary topic. ×

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scrupulous(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
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skeptical(mistrustful, covetous, envious, distrustful)
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uptight(adjective, subdued, intimate, secret, private)
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apprehensive(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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conscientious(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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exacting(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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fussy(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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loath(adjective, cautious, suspicious)
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meticulous(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, prudent)
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on one's guard(expression, adjective, idiom, care, caution)
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particular(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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protective(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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ready(adjective, alert, careful, cautious, attentive)
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reluctant(adjective, delicate, careful, cautious, suspicious)
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thoughtful(adjective, careful, sober, cautious, prudent)
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all ears(expression, adjective, alert, careful, thoughtful)
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buttoned up(expression, adjective, secure, short, careful)
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constrained(careful, vague, cautious, suspicious)
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distrustful(cautious, suspicious, watchful, mistrustful)
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evasive(adjective, careful, vague, reserved)
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