chariness
- noun
- /ˈtʃɛrɪnəs/
:
cautela
- Don't confuse chariness with fear!
Examples
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The politician's chariness about promising too much made him seem trustworthy to some and evasive to others.
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There was a noticeable chariness in her tone as she approached the subject.
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His chariness in making investments saved him from many financial losses.
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Her chariness saved her from losses.
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Many investors show great chariness when it comes to startups, fearing the risks involved.
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His chariness in making decisions helped him avoid unnecessary losses.
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The team's chariness in discussing their plans kept their strategy under wraps.
Synonyms
158
2.5
Care that helps you avoid danger or mistakes
18
6.1
Careful and sensible thinking and action to avoid risks
6
5.4
Being careful and watchful to avoid danger or trouble
1
4.2
Careful action to avoid danger or problems
1
2.1
Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or harm
1
6.7
A careful, thoughtful, and slow way of acting or making decisions
A feeling of being careful and suspicious about people or things that may be unsafe
Antonyms
How Cautious
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5.4
158
2.5
1
2.1
16
2.8
18
5.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Chariness comes from the old adjective chary, which is like the common word care and careful and originally meant 'worry' or 'caution'. So chariness is the habit or quality of being cautious and careful to avoid risk or harm.