লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
leery
This term describes a state of guardedness born from a specific suspicion that something is too good to be true or potentially deceptive. It carries a stronger sense of skepticism than simple caution, often implying that the subject has a reason to doubt the motives of another person or the validity of a claim.
In social interactions, it is frequently used to describe an instinctive hesitation. While similar to wary, leery often emphasizes the psychological feeling of distrust rather than just a physical alertness to danger. It is common in both professional and casual settings when discussing risky investments, strangers, or unexpected favors.
Meanings
Examples
I am a bit leery of these too good to be true investment offers.
The detective was leery of the witness's sudden change in story.
She felt leery of the stranger who kept following her through the market.
He is naturally leery of anyone who asks for money upfront.
I should be leery of signing a contract without reading the fine print.
The villagers were leery of the mysterious traveler arriving at midnight.
The villagers were leery of the mysterious traveler arriving at midnight.
Maybe I am just being leery, but something about this deal feels wrong.