English to French Meaning of chary - prudent

Chary :

prudent

adjective

alerte, prudent, conscient, discret, vigilant, avec précaution

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Definitions of chary in English

Adjective(1) characterized by great caution and wariness

Examples of chary in English

(1) It is impossible not to love and admire these four women, even when (as in Becky's case) you would be chary of making their acquaintance in real life.(2) These studies addressed similar issues and reached somewhat similar conclusions (although Pew is chary of offering solutions yet).(3) It's likely that Docherty's endorsement had the effect of making the change in wording acceptable to Protestants who may have been chary of adopting what seemed a Catholic proposal.(4) George III was thus in many ways the quintessential tabloid monarch: familiar, honest, outspoken - and chary of foreigners.(5) A judge should therefore be chary of doing that which is better done by Parliament.(6) But in general, the British have become less chary of buying overseas.(7) Thereby proving the point that Mrs Hunt should be chary of not putting the work into her protagonist when she could in fact be missing out on the chance of giving voice to the distillation of contemporary gender politics for a generation.(8) One reason why some coaches may be chary of long-term visitors is the leaking of secrets, of training schedules and innovative techniques.(9) He is also famously reclusive and chary of talking about his craft.(10) Although upbeat about the response, Ms. Sujatha looked chary of the financial soundness of the association.(11) The US can provide the former in plenty but are chary of supplying the latter.(12) These are some of the compositions even those adept at the art are chary of attempting.(13) Progress now happens but even so I am chary of believing the guest property (nearest the camera) will be ready for our mid-September holiday.(14) Both administrations have their reasons for remaining cautious on both issues but that does not mean they should be equally chary about rebuilding economic bridges and forging partnerships.(15) The loss of some teeth made him chary about playing, because of the fear that his high standards would be compromised.(16) Identity politics advocates rejection of the market as inherently biased in favour of those with money, but they too are chary of purely political methods, preferring to rely on rights.

Related Phrases of chary

Related Phrases of chary

Synonyms

Adjective

1. wary ::

prudent

2. cautious ::

prudent

3. circumspect ::

circonspect

4. heedful ::

attentif

5. careful ::

prudent

6. on one's guard ::

sur la garde un

7. distrustful ::

méfiant

9. skeptical ::

sceptique

10. suspicious ::

méfiant

11. dubious ::

douteux

12. hesitant ::

hésitant

13. reluctant ::

réticent

14. leery ::

méfiant

15. canny ::

prudent

16. nervous ::

nerveux

17. apprehensive ::

inquiet

18. uneasy ::

inquiet

19. cagey ::

méfiant

20. iffy ::

iffy

Antonyms

1. careless ::

négligent

2. incautious ::

imprudent

3. unguarded ::

non gardé

4. unmindful ::

indifférent

Different Forms

charily, chary

English to French Dictionary: chary

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