Wary

war·y  (wâr)

adj. war·i·er, war·i·est

1. On guard; watchful: taught to be wary of strangers.

2. Characterized by caution: a wary glance at the black clouds.

adjective

1. Vigilantly attentive: alert, observant, open-eyed
2. Trying attentively to avoid danger, risk, or error: careful

adjective, war·i·er, war·i·est.

1.

watchful; being on one's guard against danger.

2.

arising from or characterized by caution: to give someone awary look.