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   wariness

   /ˈwɛːrɪnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. caution about possible dangers or problems: "her mother's wariness of computers" Similar cautioncarefulnesscarecircumspectionprudenceguardednessalertnessattentionheedheedfulnesswatchfulnessvigilancehypervigilanceobservanceawarenessmindfulnesscanninesshesitancehesitancyhesitationtimidnesstimiditytimorousnessOpposite recklessness
   • ▪ lack of trust; suspicion: "they had all regarded her with wariness" Similar suspiciondistrustmistrustcautionuneasescepticismdoubtcharinessinformal:caginessOpposite trust

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   WARINESS definition: 1. the state or quality of being wary (= not completely trusting or certain): 2. the state or…. Learn more.

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   : marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger. warily. ˈwer-ə-lē. adverb. wariness. ˈwer-ē-nəs. noun. Synonyms. alert. careful. cautious. chary. circumspect. conservative. considerate. gingerly. guarded. heedful. safe.

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   Wariness definition: the state or quality of being wary. . See examples of WARINESS used in a sentence.

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   WARINESS meaning: 1. the state or quality of being wary (= not completely trusting or certain): 2. the state or…. Learn more.

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   Wariness is the characteristic of being very cautious or careful. It's smart to have certain amount of wariness when you approach a dog you don't know.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWARINESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   WARINESS definition: the quality or state of being wary | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

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   Define wariness. wariness synonyms, wariness pronunciation, wariness translation, English dictionary definition of wariness. adj. war·i·er , war·i·est 1. On guard; watchful: taught to be wary of strangers. 2. Characterized by caution: a wary glance at the black clouds.

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   noun. /ˈweərinəs/ /ˈwerinəs/ [uncountable, singular] a feeling that you have to be careful because there may be a danger or problem, or because you do not trust somebody/something. feelings of wariness. There was a wariness in her tone. Take your English to the next level.

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    noun. The quality or state of being wary. Webster's New World. Vigilance or the condition of being alert. Wiktionary. Precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk. Wiktionary. Synonyms: chariness. watchfulness. suspicion. caution. alertness. calculation. care. precaution. gingerliness. carefulness. wakefulness. vigilance. Antonyms: unwariness.

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    Synonyms for WARINESS: carefulness, caution, prudence, care, cautiousness, attentiveness, circumspection, alertness; Antonyms of WARINESS: carelessness, recklessness, brashness, heedlessness, suddenness, abruptness, rashness, impetuousness.