cagy
Reluctant to commit
Cagy is an alternate spelling of cagey, meaning reluctant to give information, evasive, or shrewdly cautious: He was cagy about his plans.
The spelling with the e is more common.
Practically clever, perceptive
calculating · scheming · canny · clever · astute · savvy · streetwise · sharp
Guardedly alert
- cautiousCareful to avoid risk
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
- reservedRestrained in manner
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
evasive · noncommittal · tight-lipped · reticent · coy · hedging · defensive · prudent
Lacking faith in others
- mistrustfulLacking faith in others
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- leeryCautiously distrustful
wary · doubtful · questioning · unconvinced · guarded · cynical · chary · apprehensive
Concealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
- furtiveSecretive and sly
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
veiled · cryptic · hushed · private · shrouded · uncommunicative · unrevealing · incognito
shrewd
Practically clever, perceptive
artful · calculating · scheming · canny · clever · astute · savvy · streetwise · sharp · slick
wary
Guardedly alert
- cautiousCareful to avoid risk
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
- reservedRestrained in manner
discreet · evasive · noncommittal · tight-lipped · reticent · coy · hedging · defensive · prudent · vigilant
distrustful
Lacking faith in others
- mistrustfulLacking faith in others
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
leery · wary · doubtful · questioning · unconvinced · guarded · cynical · chary · apprehensive · on-guard
clandestine
Concealed from authorities
surreptitious · veiled · cryptic · hushed · private · shrouded · uncommunicative · unrevealing · incognito · undercover
- rib cageBony chest enclosure
- squirrel cageCylindrical rotating enclosure
- bird cageEnclosure for captive birds
- cage matchFight within barriers
- cage fighterEnclosed-arena combat sport athlete
- batting cagesEnclosed areas for hitting practice
cage, caged, cages, cagey, caging, caginess, uncaged, uncage, encage