Synonyms & related words for chary

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of chary — including cagey, circumspect, wary, careful, leery, prudent. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to chary

Explore words related to chary — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include chariness, cautious, overcareful, overcautious, precautious, heedful, regardful, cautiousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for chary

Common synonyms for chary include cagey, circumspect, wary, careful, leery, prudent, gingerly, considerate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does chary come from?

The word chary breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root char-, from Old English caru (“careful, worry”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.