Chary and Negligent

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Chary

Chary adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.
Usage example: chary investors who weren't burned by the dot-com bust
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Negligent is an antonym for chary.
Nearby Words: chariness, charily, chare

Negligent

Negligent adjective - Failing to give proper care and attention.
Usage example: the youngster has been woefully negligent in taking care of the vacationing neighbor's dog, repeatedly forgetting to feed the poor animal
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Chary is an antonym for negligent.
Nearby Words: neglect, negligence, neglectful, negligently
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