cautious or careful; wary

He was chary of investing in oil wells.

shy; timid.

fastidious; choosy

She is excessively chary about her friends.

sparing (often fol. by of )

chary of his praise.

adjective

careless , hasty , heedless , incautious , rash , uncareful , willing

adjective

cagey , calculating , canny , circumspect , considerate , constrained , discreet , economical , fastidious , frugal , gingerly , guarded , heedful , hesitant , inhibited , leery , loath , miserly , particular , prudent , reluctant , restrained , safe , scrupulous , sparing , stingy , suspicious , thrifty , uneasy , wary , watchful , careful , cautious , forehanded , provident , saving , scotch , dear , reserved , scant , shy , treasured , vigilant