cagy

The word “cagy” has 2 syllables: ca-gy.

It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪdʒi/.


What is synonym and antonym for cagy?

In the thesaurus, “cagy” has 8 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cagy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cagy

  • cunning
  • cute
  • dubious
  • hesitant
  • reluctant
  • shrewd
  • slick
  • wily

Antonyms for cagy

  • artless
  • candid
  • certain
  • direct
  • disposed
  • eager
  • enthusiastic
  • forthright
  • frank
  • glad
  • guileless
  • happy
  • honest
  • inclined
  • ingenuous
  • innocent
  • keen
  • natural
  • obvious
  • open
  • outspoken
  • plain
  • public
  • ready
  • real
  • simple
  • sincere
  • straightforward
  • unaffected
  • unconcealed
  • unpretentious
  • willing

Meanings of cagy

  • adjective
    1. Wary, careful, shrewd.
    2. Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

Example Sentences

  • Cagy responses from the suspect only heightened the detective's suspicions.
  • The diplomat remained cagy about the details of the negotiation.
  • His cagy demeanor suggested he was hiding something significant.
  • The CEO's cagy remarks during the press conference left journalists speculating about the company's future.
  • Despite the reporter's probing questions, the politician remained cagy about his stance on the issue.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cagy, such as: artless, candid, certain, cunning, cute, direct, disposed.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • contemplating
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  • deceptive
  • deliberate
  • depending
  • designing
  • devious
  • devising
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  • hoping
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  • plotting
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