warily

About 0.75 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adverb In a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.

   She walked through the dark alley, warily glancing around to make sure she wasn't being followed.

2. adverb Without trust; in a manner showing a lack of trust.

   He listened to the salesman's pitch warily, sensing a potential scam.

Similar words

cautiously gingerly attentively prudently closely carefully guardedly precautiously guardfully warefully

Often followed by

and at as in to from on around for