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单词 gun-shy
释义

gun-shy

adjective

ˈgən-ˌshī How to pronounce gun-shy (audio)
1
: afraid of loud noise (such as that of a gun)
2
: markedly distrustful, afraid, or cautious

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

gun-shy

adjective

as in leery

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • leery
  • wary
  • cautious
  • skeptical
  • distrustful
  • mistrustful
  • careful
  • leary
  • paranoid
  • guarded
  • doubting
  • watchful
  • questioning
  • suspecting
  • unbelieving
  • incredulous
  • negativistic
  • disbelieving
  • suspicious
  • cynical
  • show-me
  • puzzled
  • experienced
  • hesitant
  • quizzical
  • paranoidal
  • unsure
  • uncertain
  • inquisitive
  • unconvinced
  • critical
  • curious
  • inquiring
  • nosy
  • worldly
  • undecided
  • worldly-wise
  • knowing
  • nosey
  • snoopy
  • sophisticated
  • unsettled
  • undetermined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • naive
  • naïve
  • confident
  • unsophisticated
  • inexperienced
  • innocent
  • sure
  • unknowing
  • certain
  • positive
  • unworldly
  • green
  • ingenuous
  • simple
  • simpleminded
  • idealistic
  • callow
  • wide-eyed
  • raw
  • impractical
  • careless
  • childlike
  • duped
  • trusting
  • credulous
  • beguiled
  • gullible
  • deceived
  • unsuspecting
  • tricked
  • heedless
  • uncritical
  • trustful
  • unwary
  • gulled
  • unsuspicious
  • unquestioning
  • gullable
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