🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

조심스러운

Pronunciation / Transliteration: josimseureoun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wary/ˈwɛəri/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 새로운 제안에 조심스러웠다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

    "She was understandably wary of the new proposal after the last project's failure."
  2. 2

    Characterized by caution or watchfulness.

    "The wary traveler kept an eye on his belongings in the crowded market."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'wary' originates from the Old English 'warian', meaning to be cautious or to take care. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained its meaning of being watchful or alert, reflecting a sense of caution that has persisted into modern usage.

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