adjective
- cautious or wary; reluctant to take risks
- sparing or frugal in giving, using, or spending
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- She was chary of making promises she couldn’t keep.
- The investors were chary about putting money into the risky venture.
- He was chary with his praise, giving compliments only when truly deserved.
- The committee was chary of approving the expensive proposal.
- After being burned before, she became chary of trusting strangers.
- The coach was chary with playing time for inexperienced players.