leery

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Tính từ

adjective

Comparative

leerierleeriest

Superlative

leary

1.
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.
2.
(UK, obsolete, slang)Sly; artful; knowing.
3.
(of a look or smile) Leering; lecherous or unpleasant.

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leerilyleerinessunleery

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Nguồn gốc từ

1718, “untrustful, suspicious”, either from leer + -y, lear + -y. More at leer, lear.