warier
Less quick trusting
Warier is the comparative form of wary—more cautious, more watchful, more inclined to suspicion.
After being scammed once, she grew warier of unsolicited emails.
The dog became warier around strangers as it aged.
Exercising caution and attention
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- heedfulPaying close attention
attentive · mindful · observant · chary · guarded · circumspect · deliberate · measured
Inclined to distrust
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- cynicalDoubting human goodness
- paranoidUnreasonably suspicious of others
questioning · doubtful · incredulous · untrusting · mistrustful · disbelieving · jaded · leery
Fearful of future events
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- uneasyTroubled, not calm
- worriedTroubled by uncertainty
- fearfulFull of fright
edgy · jittery · tense · concerned · restless · alarmed · spooked · skittish
Wary and restrained
- protectiveServing to guard
- shieldedProtected from harm
- closed-offEmotionally unreachable, reserved
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
withdrawn · reticent · secretive · evasive · coy · tight-lipped · fortified · insulated
careful
Exercising caution and attention
heedful · attentive · mindful · observant · chary · guarded · circumspect · deliberate · measured · tentative
suspicious
Inclined to distrust
paranoid · questioning · doubtful · incredulous · untrusting · mistrustful · disbelieving · jaded · leery · scrutinizing
apprehensive
Fearful of future events
fearful · edgy · jittery · tense · concerned · restless · alarmed · spooked · skittish · jumpy
guarded
Wary and restrained
- protectiveServing to guard
- shieldedProtected from harm
- closed-offEmotionally unreachable, reserved
standoffish · withdrawn · reticent · secretive · evasive · coy · tight-lipped · fortified · insulated · bristling