chariness

noun

ˈcher-ē-nəs How to pronounce chariness (audio)
Definition of charinessnext
as in care
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger approached the can't-miss investment opportunity with the chariness of someone who's been burned before

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Recent Examples of chariness The best Americans, the ones who grasped the cognitive-cultural oceans separating America and Russia, entered into combat with Moscow with a great chariness. — vanityfair.com, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chariness
  1. care
  2. carefulness
  3. caution
  4. prudence
  5. attentiveness
Noun
  • Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.
    — Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • For example, someone may use your insurance information to obtain treatment, leaving behind records that could affect future care or insurance claims.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of care
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
  • Officials are urging motorists to exercise extra caution around campuses and pedestrian crossings.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Then, in late August, Richie checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution, a source close to the singer's tour told ABC News at the time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of caution
Noun
  • The word prudence seems to be missing as more and more debt is issued.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Investors also have little confidence that fiscal prudence will return anytime soon.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • Or is that simply naivete borne of the American myth that our candidates’ attentiveness extends beyond the ballot box and endures long after Election Day?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Next-level attentiveness from friendly staff certainly helps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of attentiveness

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“Chariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chariness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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