wariness

wariness

noun

Definition of WARINESS

a close attentiveness to avoiding danger <only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche>

Synonyms alertness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, prudence, wariness

Related Words attentiveness, observance, vigilance, watchfulness; foresight, foresightedness, providence; calculation, canniness, deliberateness, deliberation, shrewdness

Near Antonyms abruptness, hastiness, impetuousness, precipitousness, rashness, suddenness; inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness

Antonyms brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness