leery

/ˈlɪri/
adjective
  1. Cautious or suspicious because you think something might be dangerous or dishonest.
    • She was leery about lending money to someone she barely knew.
    • The hikers were leery of crossing the frozen river after hearing cracking sounds.
    • I'm leery of online deals that seem too good to be true.
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