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chary

IPA pronunciation: /ˈtʃeə.ri/

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Russian meaning

Осторожный, сдержанный

English definition

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

Example

Experienced scholars are chary of drawing hasty conclusions from preliminary runs.

Collocations

chary of doing
remain chary
chary with praise

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