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Warily

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.

    "She walked through the dark alley, warily glancing around to make sure she wasn't being followed."

  2. 2
    Without trust; in a manner showing a lack of trust.

    "He listened to the salesman's pitch warily, sensing a potential scam."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a wary manner wordnet

Etymology

From wary + -ly.

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