"unchary" meaning in English

See unchary in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unchary [comparative], most unchary [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + chary. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*ǵeh₂r-}}, {{prefix|en|un|chary}} un- + chary Head templates: {{en-adj}} unchary (comparative more unchary, superlative most unchary)
  1. Not chary; lacking caution; reckless.
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