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Cagey (Adjective)

Characterized by great caution and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor".

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The politician was cagey about her plans for the upcoming election, refusing to give any details to the press.
He was a cagey investor, always doing his research before making a move in the market.
The detective was cagey about the evidence they had collected, not wanting to reveal too much to the suspect.
The company was cagey about the reasons for the sudden layoffs, fueling speculation among employees.
The old sailor was cagey about the location of the hidden treasure, only giving vague hints to his grandson.

Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound".

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She was a cagey businesswoman who always seemed to find ways to come out on top in negotiations.
He was a cagey trader, known for his ability to sense and take advantage of every slight weakness in the market.
Her opponents considered her a cagey politician who had no qualms about changing her positions to suit her latest advantage.
The cagey millionaire philanthropist seemed generous on the surface but was quietly reserving his donations to causes that directly benefited him.
After experiencing a string of bad decisions, the company hired a cagey and seasoned executive to tighten up operations and cut costs.