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Definition of "leeriness" [leeriness]

  • The property of being leery, suspiciousness, distrustfulness. (noun)

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Use "leeriness" in a sentence
  • "For starters, the constant leeriness towards women, the assumption that any vaguely attractive woman was nothing more than mattress-fodder, makes even yours truly - no fan of political correctness - feel uneasy."
  • "One of Mr. Rodriguez's biggest gripes has been institutional clients 'leeriness about the high cash level his stock fund maintains."
  • "Obama's uplifting moment followed an by his former opponent when she did her best to further bridge the divide between those Democrats who express leeriness about Obama."
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