cagy

/ˈkæɡi/

Definitions

1. adjective

cautious and suspicious in one’s dealings or interactions with others

“The politician was accused of being overly cautious and came across as very cagy in her responses.”

2. noun

a person who is cautious and suspicious in their dealings or interactions with others

“The cagy character in the novel was hard to trust, as their motives were unclear.”

Synonyms

  • cautious
  • mistrustful
  • suspicious

Antonyms

  • confident
  • trusting