How to use "wary" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "wary" in popular movie and book plots

  • The film is a story of four people who live in the same apartment building in downtown Zagreb, but are wary of each other because they don't share the same ethnic and religious backgrounds and sexual preferences.  - The Constitution (film)
  • Although wary of Harry's violent tendencies, Jack agrees to meet him for a party later that night.  - 3 Days in Havana
  • They are invited to perform for a group of gentlemen, much to the dismay of Cristina, a fellow gypsy maiden wary of spending much time with a large group of men.  - La gitanilla
  • While wary at first, the dragons do not attack Tyrion and allow him to undo their shackles before retreating deeper into the dungeon.  - Home (Game of Thrones)
  • Gabrielle forgives him but is wary of his promises.  - The Libertine (book)
  • While this satisfies the other lawyers, Kim is wary and warns Jimmy to keep his methods legitimate, since she recommended him to Davis & Main and his actions will reflect on her reputation.  - Amarillo (Better Call Saul)
  • Led by Jora Astane, these survivors have forsworn Alderaanian culture and are wary of Leia's party, especially when they intercept transmissions from an Imperial ship arriving in orbit on Leia's trail.  - Star Wars: Princess Leia
  • Initially, Leon is wary of Sara's attentions, but sincere and tender feelings for the girl eventually conquer his heart.  - Sara (1997 film)
  • Haunted by the violent event from her childhood and the subsequent media frenzy, Michèle is wary of law enforcement and does not report the rape to police, despite the pleas of her friends.  - Elle (film)
  • Liz Taylor (Denis O'Hare) and Tristan Duffy (Finn Wittrock) have sex and profess their love for each other, but they are wary about Elizabeth.  - Room 33
  • The Gulf of Tonkin incident in Vietnam causes Johnson to ask Congress for a resolution endorsing a reprisal against the Vietnamese, wary of being outflanked on the issue by the Republicans.  - All the Way (film)
  • The six become wary of the villagers' exaggerated smiles and overly welcoming nature, except for , who is charmed by their courtesy.  - The Cutie Map
  • who do not follow Coulson, and are wary of the danger super-powered individuals possess.  - Afterlife (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
  • Russell continues to compile his findings and stores notes and work in a cave situated within a mountain that the xenomorphs are wary of approaching.  - Fire and Stone
  • Ron is wary at first, but Pete is friendly toward the alien, so Ron relaxes his wariness and takes the injured boy, still in shock, home with him.  - Son of the Stars
  • Impoverished and wary of being caught interacting with white women, he declines.  - Place Called Estherville
  • Ciccio, totally unaware of the subtleties of football (but wary to confess his ignorance of the matter to his boss) misinterprets his orders and hiresK, an impostor 'clairvoyant' who actually tries to help the team through his 'spells'.  - I due maghi del pallone
  • A beautiful lawyer, Marta, in which wary at first because you are a woman, but that soon shows his great professional skills is responsible for its defense.  - Juicio de faldas
  • As she takes him into her arms he hesitantly returns the embrace, a wary look on his face.  - Tom Clancy's Op Center (film)
  • The Count introduces his companions (three women and a man) to the wary guest.  - Dracula in the Provinces
  • After seeing Tadas conversing with their master, the rebels become wary of him.  - Tadas Blinda. Pradžia
  • She attempts to treat Elsie by taking for an expensive lunch and buying her new pajamas, although she remains wary of catching her disease.  - Queenie (novel)
  • Afterwards, Nicky, wary of his growing emotional involvement, leaves Jess by the side of the road with her cut.  - Focus (2015 film)
  • They notice deep scratch marks on the floor and are wary of a dog as they make the arrest.  - Deliver Us from Evil (2014 film)
  • The Jaguars' first two choices are no longer available, so their draft plans are in disarray, and their rookie general manager Jeff Carson is wary about Callahan because of the rumors.  - Draft Day
  • Flashbacks to her childhood reveal how her mother taught her to be wary of men.  - Sama (film)
  • John finds himself drawn to Anna but is also wary of her.  - Mindscape (film)
  • She is also wary of her own family, who fail to understand her story while seemingly repeating their activities every day.  - The Complex (film)
  • Demi and Kozlov are wary of Bruni and his men and soon discover his mission: to use a device known as the Phantom to alter their ship's acoustic signature to make them appear to be a civilian merchant vessel, or a number of other ships.  - Phantom (2013 film)
  • The rest of the survivors are wary about trusting Charlie, but soon realize that he may be their only hope of survival.  - Scream (1981 film)
  • Though wary of a trap, Robin and Little John decide it is worth the risk, and the book ends with them departing from their Sherwood home in the hopes of procuring a better life for their people.  - Robin: Lady of Legend
  • Initially wary of the robot's presence in his life, Frank warms up to his new companion when he realizes the robot is not programmed to distinguish between legal recreational activities and criminal ones, and can assist him in lock-picking.  - Robot & Frank
  • The four agree to be taken to a cottage where they can begin hitchhiking to the cavern, though they are wary of Hamish and his grumpy son, Sean.  - Leprechaun: Origins
  • After some discussion, the group agrees that they must be wary with whom to trust and control their solution.  - Travelling Salesman (2012 film)
  • Though Hanbei's wife is wary of the stranger, the fisherman and Kamui become good friends.  - Kamui Gaiden
  • The kidnapping of Susana makes Andrés (Roberto Cano), the son of her and Francisco de Paula ask for help from Carlos Alberto and this agrees at all times while being wary of any attempt of suspicion of the young.  - La Mujer del Presidente
  • Barb introduces a new diver, Lechock, to the rest of the salvage crew, who seem wary of the newcomer but take him on and agree to set out the next morning.  - Carib Gold
  • During these episodes, he dons a markedly demonic expression—so potent with seemingly latent rage that others become wary of him at its appearance.  - Tsuritama
  • It is revealed that Paul has secret Royalist sympathies and, wary of the bloodshed, he decides to smuggle Marie Antoinette out of France.  - I Will Repay (film)
  • Pip is wary of Magwitch, believing the money must have come from murder.  - Great Expectations (2011 miniseries)
  • In the process Sonali has grown an affection for Sid which Sid is not wary of.  - Jodi Breakers
  • Her step uncle, William, is wary of her, but Raoul is pleased to see her.  - Ondine (novel)
  • Se-jin is initially uncomfortable living next door to a gangster but later forms a wary friendship with him after he helps her out a couple of times.  - My Dear Desperado
  • Batman, wary of Sharp's secret new plans for Gotham, proceeds to investigate his records, discovering that the mayor is obsessed with him and that he is bordering on being declared a public enemy.  - Batman: Arkham City (comic book)
  • The advice includes being wary of the rich and dishonest Montague Caldwell (Ralph Dumke), who is caught cheating by Mark in a poker game.  - The Mississippi Gambler (1953 film)
  • As such, they were both wary of her and made fun of her when both she and her husband arrived.  - We of the Never Never (film)
  • They are wary of revealing themselves to humans, which they realize are much more technologically advanced, but cannot be understood due to their lack of telepathic ability.  - A Beautiful Friendship (novel)
  • Things get momentarily worse for Kit as Jamie's estranged wife Linda (Sellars) turns up, hoping for reconciliation, but although Kit is wary of another unwanted guest at first, Linda is far more amenable than Jamie, whose attention has been diverted away by Betty (Morris), a single woman in the village whom he starts an affair with.  - Guilt Is My Shadow
  • However, a stranger and fellow passenger, Peter, makes Mary wary by constantly appearing nearby and soon makes the acquaintance of Mary's husband.  - Titanic (2012 miniseries)
  • As the news of the October Revolution sweep through the world, the German High Seas Fleet's command, wary of a mutiny, decides to send all its ships to a suicide mission in the English Channel.  - The Sailor's Song
  • Since the death of his wife Rosie – a famous vaudeville actress – Dennis has been wary of vaudeville, feeling that the hard life of vaudevillians was the cause of Rosie's death.  - The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady
  • Neale is still wary of Virginia's involvement in his friends death and when he discovers a bag of jewels in the floorboards of one of their aircraft, he has to fight for his life.  - Calcutta (1947 film)
  • The father of the child talked about the incident and the authorities of the World's Fair became wary of an uprising.  - Bontoc Eulogy
  • Cal and Olivier's relationship progress, but Olivier is warned by Scott, who happens to be one of his professors, to be wary of Cal.  - Shank (2009 film)
  • Having already encountered a creature, he is wary of potential threats in the desert, and is looking for the nearest city.  - Bionicle Super Chapter Books
  • Shawn Spencer and the police are wary to believe Allison, as several others come into the station making similar claims involving the Yin case.  - Yang 3 in 2D
  • Warwick, who is wary of Sir Daniel, grants Sir Richard's request to release Black Arrow and his companion.  - Black Arrow (1985 film)
  • Arthur is likewise blind to Morgana's treachery, forcing Merlin and Gaius to be even more wary of detection as they thwart her schemes.  - Merlin (series 3)
  • She is also perceptive enough to be wary of a possible romantic relationship developing between Spence and Christine.  - Take a Giant Step
  • Gillespie is the prime suspect, and wary of incriminating himself with regard to the £2,000 and unwilling to face having to surrender the cash, his story is deemed unsatisfactory and he is arrested and charged with murder.  - The Brown Wallet
  • However, Spitridate is wary of this because he's afraid of offending Lysander.  - Agésilas
  • Initially Lloyd regards Robbie dismissively, as an unwanted inconvenience, while Robbie is wary and suspicious of Lloyd.  - Hunted (film)
  • Dick Fuld (James Woods), CEO of Lehman Brothers, is seeking external investment, but investors are wary as Lehman is seriously exposed to toxic housing assets and the Treasury is ideologically opposed to offering any sort of bailout as it did for Bear Stearns.  - Too Big to Fail (film)
  • The story begins with a lone traveller wearing a bloodstained wolfskin arriving at the Borough of Thane Aelfric, a minor lord, and being admitted by a wary doorkeeper.  - The Wolf-Sisters
  • They find the city full of scorched cars and cinders, but empty of people, except for a wary old woman who warns them of "the ghosts".  - The Darkest Hour (film)
  • Initially wary of the conference-goers, he spends more time with Ron, Dean, and Joan, and develops genuine friendships, including a crush on Joan.  - Cedar Rapids (film)
  • Both Dae-sung and his daughter, bubbly spoiled princess Hyo-sun (Seo Woo), warmly welcome wary young Eun-jo into their sprawling home, and treat her with a kindness that she simply can't stomach.  - Cinderella's Sister
  • Heather is wary but intrigued by the young man.  - The Faraway Lurs
  • Jeff gives Britta a card to apologize for the bad first impression he made two weeks earlier, but Britta remains wary of his advances, citing her "douche-ray vision" and criticizing him for exploiting the other, more naive members of the study group.  - Spanish 101
  • Paappan's ruthless son, Jimmy (Babu Antony) is all for ejecting them by force, while Paappan is wary of what Aleyamma's siblings, the Uppukandam Brothers, who are infamous thugs, might do in retaliation.  - Kottayam Kunjachan
  • He moves back home, and John remains wary of him.  - Cyrus (2010 comedy-drama film)
  • After driving back to town, she is taken to a hospital, but the experience has left her much like a dangerous animal, wary of human kindness.  - Naked Fear
  • Therefore, Berenza becomes wary of her evil character.  - Zofloya
  • Initially wary of his attention they eventually spark up a conversation.  - Wild Seed (film)
  • Jacob becomes acquainted with the crew, but is wary of Folgrin, a businessman with strange eyes who seems suspicious.  - Otherspace (novel)
  • Through trickery, Ginger and Dixie manage to serve papers on three of their wary targets: nightclub singer Phil Logan (Phil Regan), gangster 'Butch' Gonzola, and professional wrestler Man Mountain Dean, the last in the middle of a bout with Chief Pontiac.  - We're in the Money (film)
  • Jack, always more wary of commitment, resists her overtures and wants to keep their relationship less serious.  - Bed of Roses (novel)
  • These facts have made Katherine very wary about Lisa dating, feeling she would end up like her mother.  - Lisa (1990 film)
  • The journey is uneventful up until the point, near the crest, when Harlan is taken over and is told to be wary of the "shadow of the ix".  - Fire World
  • Elsewhere, Catholic priest Jack Landry (Joel Gretsch) is suspicious of the Visitors, and warns his parishioners to be wary of them.  - Pilot (V)
  • Though Octavius is wary about going through with the experiment, Hammerhead forces him to activate it.  - The Invisible Hand (The Spectacular Spider-Man)
  • Reasons for Miriam's wary demeanor soon become obvious: Being a husband and father hasn't cramped Junior's lady-killer instincts one whit, with wealthy female business clients definitely on his to-do list.  - Manito (film)
  • Sol, still wary of Martin, says her pregnancy is not his but of Diego planes.  - Los exitosos Pells
  • They are wary of their former Sergeant, a psychopath named Jack Havoc, who has recently escaped from prison and committed several murders, who is also seeking out the treasure.  - Tiger in the Smoke
  • Over time, the main villain of the game starts to show himself, and becomes wary of his minions being defeated.  - The Munchables
  • Now a second-year student in high school, Junichi is wary of love because of his past and dislikes celebrating Christmas.  - Amagami
  • He seeks information about one fugitive's wounds from dr Spencer, who is wary of revealing too much.  - The Bounty Hunter (1954 film)
  • Ultimately a wary truce is brokered between the two sides and Koshay, finding himself a marked man, finds it expedient to flee Vishnu.  - The Animal-Cracker Plot
  • Escobar is still a bit wary about why an American would want to help them.  - Bandido (1956 film)
  • He is wary of Takado and dislikes the Sachakans for not abolishing slavery, especially when Takado beats his slave (Hanara) to near death.  - The Magician's Apprentice
  • When the war broke out, Americans were predominantly isolationist and wary of being drawn into a European war.  - Beyond Thirty and The Man-Eater
  • Still wary of another deception, Bruce meets George with skepticism.  - The Legend of Bruce Lee
  • However, upon hearing Lisa saying that she is wary of the final round, he bets on the other finalist, Gil Gunderson.  - Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words
  • The movie is focused on rookie prison guard Michael Smith (Kyle Maclachlan) and inmate Jamaal X (Samuel Jackson) who develop a wary friendship with each other.  - Against the Wall (1994 film)
  • The forward planning of Hadrian, their former benefactor, means they were well placed to survive the devastation, but they cannot make any more supplies and need to be wary of over-extending.  - World's End (comics)
  • Approaching Jublio, they attempt to utilize his Abraham branch in their plans, but he keeps a wary distance from the plotters.  - Gray Victory
  • Keeping a wary eye on the luck-filled fortunes of his rival Titus Norbanus, Marcus and his lover Selene prepare the Egyptian military to counterattack Carthage with heavy investments in new inventions made at the Library of Alexandria, including light clipper ships, razor-backed bronze submarines, heavy water-borne rams, trebuchets, telescopes, and wide wings allowing for a degree of human flight.  - The Seven Hills
  • When the war broke out, Americans were predominantly isolationist and wary of being drawn into a European war.  - Beyond Thirty
  • With tempers running high, many of the pilots call for an out and out frontal assault; but Danny, wary of another trap, organizes his own recon into enemy territory with the help of Vientanese royal soldiers.  - Return of the Flying Tigers
  • Initially wary of Kuhu, Kabir slowly eases up to her and understands her feelings.  - Ugly Aur Pagli
  • Angela gets wary of her friendship with Zoe after a classmate said that Zoe thought she was flirting with Doug.  - L8r, g8r
  • As Curly gets into a fight, the girls become increasingly wary of the two thugs' behaviour and make their way further down the train to escape them.  - Last Stop on the Night Train
  • Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski) is wary and warns Liz not to let herself fall in love with Dennis again.  - Subway Hero
  • Throughout the weeks that follow, Claire and Ray remain wary of one another.  - Duplicity (film)
  • Izzy remains wary of him, but he doesn’t try to harm her.  - Sick Girl
  • Later, he grows wary of an arts dealer, Lichtenstein.  - The Marriage of Phaedra
  • Police want to exploit Hunter's forensic knowledge to help identify the killer, but he is wary of involvement.  - The Chemistry of Death
  • Virendra is initially wary of Mahendra's expansion plans, but sees the latter's entry as a tool to expand his own business.  - Shikari (2000 film)
  • Despite being wary of Rebecca, Martin becomes romantically involved with her, marries her, and together they parent a beautiful boy named Daniel who is deaf, dumb and blind.  - Merlin's Wood
  • Jettisoning the younger Doris, they are wary of ingredients for their 'curse' being too real (such as harelip) or too fantastical; and then call upon the spirit of their Granny, fleeing as a figure moves upstage towards them.  - My Mother Said I Never Should
  • The villagers remain wary of Ayyu, and the most rebellious among them was Gulla.  - Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu
  • Sayid is now wary since they now know that he's after them, to which Ben replies, "Good".  - The Economist (Lost)
  • He says he has changed, however Mooney reveals that he should be wary of Jay as he has changed for the worse.  - Adulthood (film)
  • Maya explains to Sylar (who identifies himself by his real name of Gabriel Gray) that she and her brother are journeying to New York to find Chandra Suresh, but Alejandro is wary of his presence.  - The Kindness of Strangers (Heroes)
  • Martín begins to like Esperanza, but his girlfriend Constanza, a cold, manipulative, and malicious woman, is wary of her.  - You Are the One (Argentine TV series)
  • The boy then offers their spare room to dr Barrows for the night, although the proprietor and his mother are both wary of it.  - The Beacon (The Twilight Zone)
  • Varian, who had always been wary of the orcs, discovered that the Royal Apothecary Society had been developing the new plague for years.  - World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
  • Worried for himself and wary of the police, Rowe hires a private detective to watch him and goes to the charity that ran the fête.  - The Ministry of Fear
  • Flint is very heterosexual and the two are wary of each other to begin with.  - Madagascar Skin
  • A wary Bass comes down to collect the lone packhorse, and is ambushed by Howie who had always intended to break the deal.  - The Scalphunters
  • Meanwhile, Roden watches over the party, and speaks to some of his flying gargoyles, telling them to be wary of the fourth person in Genevieve's receiving line: Faith.  - No Future for You
  • During the journey, the other men are wary of Fizzy's presence, and especially Barry Keown (Flemming) feels that a woman who can not do a man's job should be paid the equal amount of money.  - Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure
  • He can be moody and is wary of trusting people.  - The Last Summer (of You and Me)
  • They must keep this activity concealed from dr Chapman, who is wary of feeding stray animals (due to the possibility of germs) and doesn't want a stray dog hanging around.  - Benji (1974 film)
  • Although Joel, who works as a mechanic in the family garage, is wary of Lauryn's decision to enroll, he eventually gives her his blessing.  - Make It Happen (film)
  • Everyone around them is wary of the romance, as her previous two lovers have died mysteriously.  - Night Tide
  • When Lucas drops his identification card which he quickly hides, Gilieth becomes wary that Lucas is hiding something.  - La Bandera (film)
  • Eventually he returns to the stage as a stand-up comic, but is wary of becoming successful, afraid that he will attract too much attention.  - Mickey One
  • Juliet is wary of drinking the juice, even though she is okay with the other circumstances surrounding the trip.  - One of Us (Lost)
  • Hiro's father asks for a private word with his son, but Ando is wary that mr Nakamura may be trying to persuade Hiro to return home to Japan.  - Landslide (Heroes)
  • But Terry is wary of him because he is too handsome.  - Spring Fever (novel)
  • Over the years, he has become wary of the FBI's attempts to catch him, including by use of satellite and security cameras, which leads him to mostly stay in rural desert areas when not working.  - Desert Saints
  • Whilst initially wary of them, the master softens upon their introduction and admiration of the defeat of the jetty thugs at his hands.  - Pendekar Bujang Lapok
  • When Gloria finds out that Francisco is the host, she seems wary of this ruse, but ultimately falls for his charm and social standing.  - Él (film)
  • All of the newly discovered Cylons return to their posts but are wary of what they might do.  - Crossroads (Battlestar Galactica)
  • Darren is wary of the man, who's gay but in the closet, but he reluctantly gives in.  - Sexy (novel)
  • When they meet, the Doctor explains Iden's case to Captain Janeway, who is wary of providing any more holographic technology given the present situation.  - Flesh and Blood (Star Trek: Voyager)
  • Adam again offers his love to a now-single Kate, but Kate, still wary of the timing, only accepts his friendship.  - Love & Sex
  • The smaller animals are wary of travelling with their natural enemies, so Badger insists they all take the Oath of Mutual Protection, in which each animal resolves to put their natural differences and instincts aside to help each other.  - The Animals of Farthing Wood (book)
  • She is wary of him.  - The World According to Garp (film)
  • Since Fidel Castro's death [in the storyline] in 2006, the island of Cuba is wary of the communist rule it had been under for nearly 50 years.  - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder
  • Frantic, she tries to warn Miss Gardner, but the teacher, who's been wary of Sue's motives in forgoing her Prom in favor of Carrie, pushes her out of the gym.  - Carrie (musical)
  • When Sam and Dean Winchester arrive there in the second season episode "Everybody Loves a Clown", a wary Ellen holds them at gunpoint until she learns that they are John's sons.  - Ellen Harvelle
  • The secretary/music director for the church, Anne (Susan Clark), is wary of the changes Hill intends to implement.  - The North Avenue Irregulars
  • On the eve of Easter morning, Ruben is wary of Diane's death threat.  - Seduced by Madness
  • Gerard is wary of breaking the longstanding Sunday morning truce, so he phones Slim Charles before making a move.  - Slapstick (The Wire)
  • They meet with the church leaders, most of whom are wary of turning religion into a spectacle as Gantry does, but he convinces them that the churches must earn money to stay open.  - Elmer Gantry (film)
  • Though Sistine insists on letting the tiger go, Rob is wary of what will happen to it if he does.  - The Tiger Rising
  • They make no report of the accident, wary of the perils of a Mexican jail, but slide the dead cop to the side of the road and return to the United States.  - Blind Side (1993 film)
  • Slowly, Jerry regains consciousness, but is wary of the cat.  - The Night Before Christmas (1941 film)
  • This very knowledge is threat to life, since Abdul (one of the three killers of Prakash) is wary of Iqbal.  - Parinda
  • However, she is wary of his impetuous character and also his companions, ruffians who are almost outlaws and who depend on him for their protection from the law.  - The Deluge (novel)
  • Eventually the group reaches the lodge, which is old and in serious disrepair, but the manager Richard (Tim McInnerny) convinces the wary but tired group to enter.  - Severance (film)
  • Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) is wary of Blair and his pledge to modernise Britain.  - The Queen (film)
  • One of the crewers is killed in an accident a few hours later, and a series of other bizarre occurrences leads McKell to believe that they have a saboteur aboard; he begins keeping a wary eye on the crew.  - The Icarus Hunt
  • This visit makes Dent wary and he takes a boat to Crab Key where dr No expresses displeasure at Dent's visiting Crab Key in daylight and his failure to kill Bond, ordering him to try again, this time with a tarantula.  - Dr. No (film)
  • Nandini is wary initially and warns Ranbir to stay awayHer curiosity mounting Nandini starts making enquiries and Ranbir in the meantime senses trouble.  - Inteha (2003 film)
  • The episode ends with Skinner warning Mulder to be more wary of the situations he will find himself in.  - F. Emasculata
  • As the fascinated Diana and wary Ruth circle one another, Grace, bored and in grip of her addiction, toys with her naive cousins with devastating consequences.  - Shy People
  • The Dominion contingent, meanwhile, has guest quarters above Giger's, and Weyoun and his accompanying Jem'Hadar soldiers are wary of the odd noises emanating from below them.  - In the Cards
  • " in a concerned tone, to be wary and not answer honestly.  - Old Cases
  • Vice Admiral Toddman indicates that Starfleet is taking a similar approach, as the mission appears to have a good chance of success, and they are wary of the threat the Dominion poses if left unchecked.  - The Die Is Cast (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
  • Though surprisingly efficient, Ned is wary of his position due to his predecessor's hushed up departure after embezzling massive amounts of Circus funds and settling to Southern Spain with his boyfriend.  - The Secret Pilgrim
  • Toby has become wary of Todd and tells mrs Lovett of his suspicions, which grow when he sees her using Collins' coin purse.  - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007 film)
  • The three men have reason to be wary as MAGO, the phulacontarque, is the head of a conspiracy which, with the help of the barbarians, intends to overthrow the Basileus and invade the Earth's surface.  - Atlantis Mystery
  • Bill, a bit wary of Connie, questions her identity, believing she is after the family's money.  - Mrs. Winterbourne
  • Ben remains wary of disclosing anything, insisting they must keep the postcards a secret.  - Before and After (film)
  • Susan's eldest son, Michael (Penn Badgley) returns home from military school and is wary of the situation.  - The Stepfather (2009 film)
  • The Doctor claims to be from a British expedition, and although wary of rivals, Grover is grateful for the Doctor’s help.  - The Eye of the Giant
  • Jimmy is wary of Phillip, but does not overtly oppose Dawn's involvement with him.  - Dawn (Andrews novel)
  • The head of security, Commander Aylmer Hawken tries to stop the Doctor leaving, but Maren convinces him not to, as she is wary of Time Lords.  - Warmonger (novel)
  • While UNIT and the Bristol police maintain a wary cordon between the travellers and the fox hunters, the cattle truck leaves the cemetery unnoticed and parks near the University.  - Rags (novel)
  • At the airport, as soon as he steps over the border and leaves France, news breaks that the Pink Panther Diamond has been stolen, prompting Clouseau, who had up to that point been wary of leaving, to say, "I told you".  - The Pink Panther 2
  • At first Compton is wary that Joe may be attempting blackmail, but Joe assures him that he admires Compton for killing the drug dealer.  - Joe (1970 film)
  • After Seth shows them to their room, Jeremy relates a story about his guitar-playing abilities and how he is wary of playing for white men or money because of a bad experience.  - Joe Turner's Come and Gone
  • In the past, he did not contact the family unless he needed money and so Zachary is immediately wary of Cutter's arrival in town.  - I'll Take Manhattan (miniseries)
  • Down-time German Lutheran pastor Steffan Schultheiss in Badenburg is wary of the citizens of Grantville shortly after its appearance due to their modern views on religion; in which he warns his flock against Grantville in order to keep their modern progressing influence from corrupting his congregation.  - Grantville Gazette II
  • He and his otter companion Mudge, along with other allies gained in "Spellsinger", find themselves faced with ever more serious obstacles: From an underground river that leads to the four waterfalls known as The Earth's Throat, to the spider-silk city of the wary Weavers and their horrific arachnid queen, into the heart of Plated Folk territory, and even to the stars themselves.  - The Hour of the Gate
  • At first, the other revolutionaries are wary of Norgate but he gains their confidence by acknowledging his Irish lineage.  - The Day They Robbed the Bank of England
  • Although initially wary of him, the little community soon accepts Dawes, especially since he knows all kinds of ways to make their life more agreeable.  - For the Term of His Natural Life
  • Sayid experiences subtle racism from an airplane passenger wary of sitting next to a man of Middle-Eastern descent.  - Exodus (Lost)
  • Easy, wary of Terell's motives, asks to be dropped off and walks home.  - Devil in a Blue Dress (film)
  • Despite Hercules' victory Eurystheus dishonorably recants his public acceptance of Hercules' requested favor, wary of the prophecy.  - Hercules (miniseries)
  • Captain Picard, wary of his prisoner's motives, considers Spock's message regarding a meeting in the Kaleb sector that would be prudent for the Federation's interest, and directs the ship there.  - Face of the Enemy (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • After the show, Viren approaches a confused and wary Pooja.  - Lamhe
  • The eventual birth of a baby boy delights everyone, except Stanley, a distant and wary observer of the as-yet-unnamed baby, who starts to cry whenever Stanley comes near him.  - Father's Little Dividend
  • The visiting rock band with film crew, stop for fuel at a petrol station and is given an uneasy reception by locals who seem wary or suspicious of outsiders.  - Houseboat Horror
  • Kyle appears wary of Martha and unsure.  - Bubble (film)
  • The two women become wary of Maritza.  - La mujer en el espejo
  • Back at Angel's apartment, he brings his wary guest a bandage for the shallow cut on her arm while she drapes her cardigan over a railing and takes a look around.  - She (Angel)
  • From the start, Blanche and Stanley are wary of each other.  - A Streetcar Named Desire (1951 film)
  • The Jedi will have to fulfill near-impossible tasks, befriend wary strangers, and influence two great armies to complete their quest, stalked all the while by an enemy sworn to see the negotiations collapse and the mission fail.  - The Approaching Storm
  • Despite this, Eliška remains wary of her husband, until one evening when she breaks their only lamp and fears a beating.  - Želary
  • He is wary of their offer, and makes no firm promise.  - The Haj
  • He tells her about Ledsmar, whom Alice is very wary of.  - The Damnation of Theron Ware
  • Still wary of Brink's public image, Tony breaks in one night after casing the building.  - The Brink's Job
  • Quark and Hanok are wary of each other at first, but then realize they can combine their cleverness to come up with a plan to defuse the torpedo.  - Starship Down
  • However, her father (Kenjirō Ishimaru), wary of the womanizing ways of Kiyoaki's father (Takaaki Enoki), fears for his daughter's involvement.  - Spring Snow (film)
  • Booth admits that people of his town now live with religious superstition and are wary at night.  - One for the Road (short story)
  • His lieutenant, Tarah, is especially wary of T'Pol, but Archer manages to convince Shran to release one of the hostages as a sign of good faith.  - Cease Fire (Star Trek: Enterprise)
  • Although Beranabus tells the group this is impossible, he has a private talk with Bec, causing Kernel and Grubbs to grow wary of her.  - The Demonata
  • However, both Constantine and the Wess'har are wary of the Thetis and its intentions.  - City of Pearl
  • While everyone rejoices the occasion Ratree becomes wary of Vinni.  - Jani Dekha Hobe
  • The merfolk, friendly with land people in ancient times, grew wary of them over the ages and now try to keep their existence secret except when they need to trade for goods they cannot make themselves, like knives and spears.  - Nothing in the Rules
  • Then a raid has happened in the press which the gobernadorcillo discovers the "Ang Kalayaan" Spanish authorities then begin to grow wary of anti-government activities.  - Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
  • Though grown sad-eyed, tough and wary after years as a ward of the state, imprisoned and stigmatized as crazy and unteachable and even declared insane for the same claimed 'reasons' by officials, Jana struggles to unloose the bonds of the system and starts to find her mother and father.  - Children of the Open Road
  • Although wary of more attention from photographers, he agrees, and they begin to develop a bond.  - The Moment (2013 film)
  • At Saturn they find the Sun-tap station on Iapetus and, wary of booby traps, drop an H-bomb on it.  - The Secret of the Ninth Planet
  • Other military authorities are wary of his plan, believing the Rabbi's soldiers could easily turn into a fanatical terrorist group with the wrong twist of the political winds.  - Time of Favor
  • Running into him again at a dhabha, Kripal asks a wary Sanathan to listen to his woes.  - Maachis
  • Total outsiders to the wary locals, these urban Rambos think they're ready for anything.  - Backwoods (film)
  • Initially the two reluctant travelling companions are suspicious and wary of each other, but their journey, mostly by foot and the odd lift, builds an understanding between them.  - Beneath Clouds
  • Since the revelations of the true causes behind the 2nd Huffman Conflict in 2092, the world grew wary of the Republic of Zaftra.  - Front Mission 4
  • As Spencer happily mixes with the villagers, a wary Hardin sees the arrival of the hunter-trappers who massacred their squad.  - Southern Comfort (1981 film)
  • Darin warns Jack to be wary of Angel, since he managed to defeat the Howler demons.  - The Ring (Angel)
  • At this point, all of the Soul-Skaters disown Brink as their friend; they call him a sell-out and stop talking to him (which was Val's true intentions and why Boomer was wary of this).  - Brink!
  • The hotel was closed, but the seldom-visited café was run by Terasina Vidavarri, a wary woman who had been raped by a soldier.  - A Walk on the Wild Side
  • This night, however, the unfortunate Darfarian attempts to prey on an armed and wary Conan, and pays with his life.  - Shadows in Zamboula
  • Claire is initially wary but opens up to Curran after learning that a Stinger has been used to shoot down a peace delegation in Lebanon.  - Navy SEALs (film)
  • Despite the Christian symbolism used in the murders and the testimony of Jomo (Israel Aduramo), a Turkana warrior who had long been keeping a wary eye on the site, that the two men were affected by a strange madness that caused them to kill each other, Granville, blaming the Turkana, goes to town in a fit of rage demanding the purported culprits be given up, shooting a young woman in cold blood when the locals protest.  - Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
  • He is less attached to his four-year-old grandson Roy, who seems wary and fearful of Rabbit, much like Nelson.  - Rabbit at Rest
  • In their conversation, Eva reveals that Anna has moved in with Andreas, and though she is not displeased (as she likes both of them), she warns him to be wary of Anna.  - The Passion of Anna
  • Despite Kerchak's warnings to be wary of the humans, Tarzan continues to return to the camp, where Porter, Clayton, and Jane teach him to speak English as well as what the human world is like.  - Tarzan (1999 film)
  • They gradually become wary and suspicious of her hysterical and neurotic behavior.  - Titanic (1996 miniseries)
  • Upon buying the salon, she runs into instant barriers: loudmouthed young stylists, older clients who are fixed in their habits, an energetic young boy named Willie (Lil' JJ) who constantly flirts with women (including Vanessa) while filming for his next music video, people wary of her ability as a hairdresser and the constant trouble her rebellious sister-in-law, Darnelle (Keshia Knight Pulliam), finds herself in.  - Beauty Shop
  • Peter is wary of Wick, thinking that he might be more intent on his revenge than in rescuing his sister.  - Vertical Limit
  • Moldonado knows that Scudder is or was a cop, so is wary of being trapped in a sting.  - 8 Million Ways to Die
  • Lisa is wary as it is exactly like the story "Hansel and Gretel", but Bart is too busy eating treats to care.  - Treehouse of Horror XI
  • Ching Boon, wary that they may be searched by patrolling policemen, brought the knives home, where he packed them together with four yellow nylon ropes, an icepick and a pair of gloves in a traveling bag belonging to his brother.  - Lee Kim Lai
  • The bats are wary of Griffin, because as he is still alive he appears to glow to them.  - Firewing
  • The attitudes of the country people he encounters are wary and suspicious.  - Outer Dark
  • Kreizler, Roosevelt, Moore, and Howard must deal with various interest groups during their investigation who wish to maintain society's status quo, including a corrupt police force, which takes bribes from owners of the brothels whose prostitutes include poor immigrants; the Catholic Church, which is wary of the potential power of an organized immigrant population; the Episcopal Church; andP.  - The Alienist
  • Though he accepts "Nevada" into the gang, Fitch is wary of him.  - Nevada Smith
  • Mara thanks Kirk for his help and is initially wary of his plan, but agrees to lead him to Kang.  - Day of the Dove
  • Initially wary of an alien race who came "quite uninvited", international leaders begin to be persuaded of the Kanamits' benevolence when their advanced technology puts an end to hunger, energy shortages, and nuclear proliferation.  - To Serve Man (The Twilight Zone)
  • She remembers a boy asking her to dance at a school sock hop, but Li'l Bit refuses, implying that she is wary of men from her experiences.  - How I Learned to Drive
  • The town is at first wary of him and his ritual, then, over time, unthinkingly accepts him.  - Sula (novel)
  • David is wary of their unusual interest in Emily.  - Hide and Seek (2005 film)
  • At the Sedley estate Amelia's family welcomes their guest, but the mother is soon wary of her.  - Vanity Fair (1932 film)
  • However, she eventually agrees to the potentially dangerous five-day trip and begins being drilled on how to act and be wary in African cities and how to converse with Mabili's leaders.  - My Ishmael
  • The Queen is wary of Spain's reaction, but allows Thorpe to proceed.  - The Sea Hawk (1940 film)
  • Nicholas is initially wary of Squeers (a very unpleasant man with one eye) because he is gruff and violent towards his young charges, but he tries to quell his suspicions.  - Nicholas Nickleby
  • He lives his life an embittered and suspicious cynic, wary of everyone around him.  - Young Goodman Brown
  • Casey, distraught at getting pregnant and wary of men's foibles, has a lesbian affair with clothes designer Roxanne (Erica Gavin), who pressures her to have an abortion.  - Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
  • Max is wary of doing so, as the millionaire has lived out his life and will die of natural causes, but he tries anyway.  - Roswell (TV series)
  • Sheriff Alan Pangborn becomes wary of Gaunt as soon as the shop opens.  - Needful Things
  • As Walker carries on the search himself (with input from a very sympathetic but wary desk clerk at the hotel), he stumbles onto a murder scene and then encounters the streetwise young Michelle, who had mistakenly picked up his wife's suitcase at the airport.  - Frantic (film)
  • Eve is wary of Asmodeus and questions as to why he did not finish Daniel when he was weak, but he insists that he did not come to Purgatory to fill the graves with lost souls like the others.  - Painkiller (video game)
  • The clones, though wary of his threatening individuality, hope to study him in order to learn more about non-clones.  - Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang
  • Rafe is wary and goes to check on him first.  - Bordello of Blood
  • Greenhill maintains his innocence but shows signs of irrational behavior that make Haines wary of him.  - Guilty as Sin
  • Helsing solemnly stakes Harker before he leaves to deliver the veiled news of Harker's death in person to a wary Arthur Holmwood and his wife Mina, brother and sister-in-law of Harker's fiancée Lucy Holmwood.  - Dracula (1958 film)
  • By 2602, Prometheus grows wary of humans and rallies all cybrids against humanity.  - Tribes (series)
  • After some arguing, Murtagh decides to still travel with Eragon to the Varden but is still wary of them.  - Eragon
  • They eventually develop a wary mutual respect.  - Lyonesse Trilogy
  • When Steven meets David, he mistrusts him immediately and starts to become wary of this young man when Nicole violates her curfews to spend more time with David.  - Fear (1996 film)
  • But humanity is wary of sending spacecraft close to Europa despite its fascinating mysteries, including the appearance of a large mountain, dubbed 'Mount Zeus', on its surface.  - 2061: Odyssey Three
  • Malena, however, is as shy as ever and wary of the attention after her experiences.  - Malèna
  • The group are initially wary of Utah, but accept him when Bodhi recognizes him as the former college football star.  - Point Break
  • Between his wary wife, arguing kids, angry police officers, a bizarre hitchhiker, bad diner food, and a run-in with a cement mixer, the journey proves more difficult than Nate anticipated.  - Johnson Family Vacation
  • Poirot is wary of the Crofts: he asks Inspector Japp to inquire about them.  - Peril at End House
  • Captain Picard, initially wary of Lwaxana's plans, is relieved that all she wants from him is to give her away as the bride.  - Cost of Living (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
  • Councilor Pherl, the Grand Master's protégé, appears to be wary of Ponyets.  - Foundation (Isaac Asimov novel)
  • Corky, already wary of Violet's intentions, is unsure whether to trust her.  - Bound (1996 film)
  • Though she is pleasant and even helpful, Ethan is instinctively wary of her and what potential danger to himself and his mission she may present.  - Ethan of Athos
  • Peggy has just separated from her high school sweetheart, now husband, Charlie, and is wary of attending the reunion because of everyone questioning her about his absence as they have been married since Peggy became pregnant right after graduation.  - Peggy Sue Got Married
  • Daniel finds himself attracted to, but wary of, the beautiful, stubborn, and selfish Gwendolen, whom he sees losing all her winnings in a game of roulette.  - Daniel Deronda
  • Morgan immediately feels extremely wary around Hunter and Sky upon meeting them.  - Sweep (book series)
  • She begins to fall for her sponsor, Burt McGuire (Eddie Albert), but the crippling effects of childhood polio make him wary of pursuing anything romantic.  - I'll Cry Tomorrow
  • The women are wary of the plan and Praxagora attempts to rally them as they practice speaking as men before the assembly.  - Assemblywomen
  • After this, Lucy decides to avoid George, partly because she is confused by her feelings and partly to keep her cousin happy—Miss Bartlett is wary of the eccentric Emersons, particularly after a comment made by another clergyman, mr Eager, that mr Emerson "murdered his wife in the sight of God".  - A Room with a View
  • William explains that they are wary of strangers coming to the island, and that the tropical island is currently endangered because it is drifting north into colder waters.  - Doctor Dolittle (film)
  • Hal is wary about going to the picnic, but Alan nudges him into it, saying Hal's "date" will be Millie, who is quickly drawn to Hal's cheerful demeanor and charisma.  - Picnic (1955 film)
  • The Queen goes to the cottage while the dwarfs are away, but the animals are wary of her and rush off to find the dwarfs.  - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)
  • Though Ann trusts Jeff implicitly, her parents are wary of him, as is Jim, a local police officer who has been sweet on Ann since childhood.  - Out of the Past
  • The board is still wary but allows Seldon to assemble whomever he needs, provided he and the "Encyclopedists" be exiled to a remote planet, Terminus.  - Foundation series
  • Jack and Rose develop a tentative friendship, despite Cal and Ruth being wary of him.  - Titanic (1997 film)
  • At first, the Lilliputians are hospitable to Gulliver, but they are also wary of the threat that his size poses to them.  - Gulliver's Travels
  • When Barry relays this to his Prussian handlers, they (still suspecting that the Chevalier is a spy) are wary of allowing another meeting between the Chevalier and the Prince.  - Barry Lyndon

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Meaning of "wary" in English

  • marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
    Examples
    - a wary glance at the black clouds
    - taught to be wary of strangers
  • openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Meaning of "wary" in Hindi

  • होशियार ( Hoshiyar, hoshiyaar)
  • चौकस ( Chaukas)
  • संदेहशील
  • चौकन्ना ( Chaukanna, chaukannaa)
  • सावधान ( Savadhan, saavadhan, sawadhan)

Synonyms of "wary"

  • leery
  • untrusting
  • suspicious
  • mistrustful

Antonyms of "wary"

  • unwary

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