Vigilant vs. Wary — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Vigilant and Wary
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Vigilant
On the alert, as for danger or error; watchful.
Wary
On guard; watchful
Taught to be wary of strangers.
Vigilant
Watchful, especially for danger or disorder; alert; wary
Be vigilant for signs of disease in your garden.
Wary
Characterized by caution
A wary glance at the black clouds.
Vigilant
Attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety; wakeful; watchful; circumspect; wary.
Sirs, take your places, and be vigilant.
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Wary
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent
He is wary of dogs.
Vigilant
Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger;
A policy of open-eyed awareness
The vigilant eye of the town watch
There was a watchful dignity in the room
A watchful parent with a toddler in tow
Wary
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful; on one's guard
Wary
Thrifty, provident
Wary
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous; careful.
We should be wary, therefore, what persecution we raise against the living labors of public men.
Wary
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.
It behoveth our words to be wary and few.
Wary
Marked by keen caution and watchful prudence;
They were wary in their movements
A wary glance at the black clouds
Taught to be wary of strangers
Wary
Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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