wariness

noun

Definition of warinessnext
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche

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Recent Examples of wariness The most notable exception to Democratic officials’ wariness about Proposition 40 is Ro Khanna, a congressman who represents part of Silicon Valley. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 Analysts point to rising bond yields as a driver of wariness among companies that could go public. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Across the industry, workers viewed the mixed messaging with wariness and anger. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 That, combined, with some tribe wariness over Aaliyah’s performance in the competition sealed her fate. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 Talarico's outreach to Black communities, getting people energized and to the polls in November, is also working against some of the residual wariness from voters like Edward Richard, which is applied to most Democratic politicians. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 New players haven’t sensed any wariness from the loss or felt a Super Bowl hangover. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Parton, conversely, seemed to embrace all comers without wariness. — David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 When fed, crocodiles can lose their natural wariness of people and instead learn to associate humans with food. — David Goodhue august 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
  1. carefulness
  2. caution
  3. prudence
  4. care
  5. cautiousness
  6. attentiveness
  7. circumspection
Noun
  • This carefulness is clearly strategic.
    — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • There was no carefulness in it.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of carefulness
Noun
  • The caution also reflected Ledgebrook’s early dependence on other companies.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But other trucking and gas industry groups sounded a note of caution similar to the EMA’s.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of caution
Noun
  • Notably, Marvell built some prudence into that spending guide, assuming the current rate of capex growth will moderate over the forecast period and move closer to historical levels in the out-years.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That might well be a sign of prudence on the part of fashion brands, which have been trying to boost full-price sales by not over-ordering inventory.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • Perinatal palliative care is an important and compassionate option.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The other was identified by REACH as Brad Sparks, a flight nurse who is still receiving medical care.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of care
Noun
  • There used to be a cautiousness in rolling out new technology.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
  • One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of cautiousness
Noun
  • In terms of hospitality, expect a high level of attentiveness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Moores used a lot of attentiveness — and prayer — to protect their son.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • Faragna motioned to Nardulli to step to one side and spoke into his ear with circumspection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The machine moves with circumspection, as if consciousness had just been ensouled in a new body.
    — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Definition of circumspection

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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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