wariness

Examples

• All

• The team's wariness of their opponents led them to prepare thoroughly for the match.

• His wariness in unfamiliar situations often helped him avoid risky choices.

• "What is that supposed to mean?" Her wariness returned in full force.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Appreciation for social diversity is mixed with concern over public security and wariness of potential danger.

  Academic text (2012)

• Ben allowed his eyes to leave her, but did not lose his wariness, sending glances in her direction.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Indeed, despite some wariness, the American public indicates a clear preference for government involvement.

  Academic text (2002)

• There was a measure of wariness in the Highlander's tone of voice.

  Fiction book (1991)

• We share the wariness of some environmentalists about the changes that are underway.

  Academic text (2001)

• There is a great deal of skepticism, suspicion, and wariness on the Indian side.

  Academic text (2003)

• One colleague who admits to initial wariness of Smith says, "He turned out to be such a likable guy."

  Academic text (1997)

Synonyms

C

caution

vswariness

158 2.5

Care that helps you avoid danger or mistakes

adds continuous alert attention beyond mere habit

V

vigilance

vswariness

33 5.2

A state of watching and staying ready for danger

combines alertness with deliberate risk avoidance rather than only staying watchful

W

watchfulness

vswariness

2 4.2

Careful attention to danger or problems to keep people safe

pairs that attention with cautious avoidance rather than only remaining attentive

C

carefulness

vswariness

1 2.1

Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or harm

adds continuous alertness to that focused attention

C

cautiousness

vswariness

1 4.2

Careful action to avoid danger or problems

adds a watchful, alert attitude on top of that careful behaviour

C

chariness

vswariness

9.9

The quality of being careful to avoid risk or harm

adds ongoing alertness toward possible danger

L

leeriness

vswariness

7.9

A feeling of being careful and suspicious about people or things that may be unsafe

is about careful avoidance and alertness, not mainly distrust or suspicion

Antonyms

R

recklessness

18 5.2

Acting without caring about danger or what might happen

C

carelessness

16 2.8

Lack of attention that causes mistakes or accidents

U

unwariness

8.0

A lack of care that makes you less alert to danger

How Wary

hypervigilance

• Specialized

1 9.3

vigilance

33 5.2

wariness

6 5.4

caution

158 2.5

alertness

14 2.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology