leeriest
Maximally on guard
Leeriest is the superlative of leery, meaning most wary or suspicious.
Someone who is the leeriest in a group trusts least easily or approaches a situation with the greatest caution: She was the leeriest of all the investors when the deal seemed too good to be true.
suspicious
More inclined to suspicion
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
uneasy
Superlatively guarded
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- edgyTense and irritable
unsettled · uncomfortable · on edge · ill at ease · spooked · jittery
warier
More inclined to suspicion
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- skepticalInclined to question claims
dubious · doubtful · mistrustful · questioning · disbelieving
wariest
Superlatively guarded
- apprehensiveFearful of future events
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
edgy · unsettled · uncomfortable · on edge · ill at ease · spooked · jittery
wariest
Superlatively guarded
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
prudent · alert · attentive · hesitant · reserved · on guard · playing it safe