1. excessively cautious or suspicious; more wary than necessary
Usage: often implies that caution has become counterproductive or unreasonable

Examples

• She was overwary of strangers, refusing to answer the door even for delivery drivers.
• His overwary approach to investing meant he missed several profitable opportunities.
• The overwary dog would not eat treats from anyone but its owner.
• Being overwary of criticism, he rarely shared his creative work with others.
• The team's overwary defensive strategy left them vulnerable to quick offensive plays.
• After the accident, he became overwary of driving on highways.