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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

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • W

     4

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • I

     1

   • N

     1

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

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