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shy vs wary

wary vs shy

shy is a noun but wary is not a noun.

shy and wary both are adjectives.

shy is a verb but wary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shy Yes Yes Yes No
wary No Yes No No
shy (noun) wary (noun)
a quick throw
shy (adjective) wary (adjective)
lacking self-confidence marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
short openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
shy (verb) wary (verb)
throw quickly
start suddenly, as from fright
Difference between shy and wary

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