chary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by great caution and wariness
    cagy; cagey.
    • a cagey avoidance of a definite answer
    • chary of the risks involved
    • a chary investor

WordNet

Char"y adjective
Etymology
AS. cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See Care.
Definitions
  1. Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.
    His rising reputation made him more chary of his fame. Jeffrey.

Webster 1913