leerier
Even more distrustful
More suspicious or wary than before.
Leerier is the comparative form of leery: After being scammed once, she was leerier of online deals.
The word suggests increased guardedness or distrust toward something that seems questionable.
Lacking faith in others
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
incredulous · unconvinced · doubtful · questioning · suspicious · paranoid · jaded · disenchanted
Guardedly alert
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- guardedWary and restrained
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
chary · careful · hesitant · tentative · reserved · alert · prudent · cagey
Troubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- edgyTense and irritable
- jitteryAnxiously restless
on edge · disquieted · unsettled · uncomfortable · ill at ease · troubled · concerned · tense
mistrustful
Lacking faith in others
disbelieving · incredulous · unconvinced · doubtful · questioning · suspicious · paranoid · jaded · disenchanted · disillusioned
wary
Guardedly alert
circumspect · chary · careful · hesitant · tentative · reserved · alert · prudent · cagey · defensive
anxious
Troubled by uncertainty
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- edgyTense and irritable
jittery · on edge · disquieted · unsettled · uncomfortable · ill at ease · troubled · concerned · tense · restless