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
In the end, however, that unusual arrangement failed to salve Britain’s wariness about how the Chinese government could use Huawei’s equipment.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The message—frustration with a crisis that can’t be solved with one single action, a general wariness of anyone who claims to have all the answers—is timeless.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
That wariness came from experience.
—Erica Chidi, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
If Miller was trying to channel Hobbes, this would be a break with a very old American tradition of wariness about the philosopher.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The conservative impulse — skepticism of sweeping change, respect for traditions, wariness of unintended consequences — can prevent politics from becoming a moral joyride that smashes against the guardrails and calls it courage.
—Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Retail investors are undeterred by the wariness among their institutional counterparts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
Pope Leo and Concerns About Child Harms The wariness of some Christians towards AI starts at the very top of the Catholic Church.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
Industrywide volumes are down about 5% year-over-year amid consumers’ economic wariness and a decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations, said Benj Steinman, an editor with Beer Marketer’s Insights.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The message—frustration with a crisis that can’t be solved with one single action, a general wariness of anyone who claims to have all the answers—is timeless.
—Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
That wariness came from experience.
—Erica Chidi, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026
If Miller was trying to channel Hobbes, this would be a break with a very old American tradition of wariness about the philosopher.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The conservative impulse — skepticism of sweeping change, respect for traditions, wariness of unintended consequences — can prevent politics from becoming a moral joyride that smashes against the guardrails and calls it courage.
—Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
Retail investors are undeterred by the wariness among their institutional counterparts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2025
Pope Leo and Concerns About Child Harms The wariness of some Christians towards AI starts at the very top of the Catholic Church.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
Industrywide volumes are down about 5% year-over-year amid consumers’ economic wariness and a decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations, said Benj Steinman, an editor with Beer Marketer’s Insights.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are many potential downsides to relying too much on AI personas; see my cautions at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Clear out any house vents and consider clearing your roof if possible (use extreme caution).—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The state police Troop H barracks are nearby but prudence suggested assigning a State Police trooper to the building would be best way to provide an immediate response to a problem.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Action is delayed in the name of prudence.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through these consultations, individuals can speak directly with a care professional to better understand available support, resources, and next steps related to aging, care planning, and services.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Goldman attributed the fall to investor concerns over consumer cautiousness in Europe and potential disruption from AI.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2025
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Concern and worry about possible measures does cause uncertainty and cautiousness, though.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Dec. 2025
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Steady, intentional eye contact conveys attentiveness and respect.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Good care requires a level of presence and attentiveness that just can’t be scaled.—
Jen Zamzow,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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Taking over a large country ought to be done with circumspection and consensus, not the self-aggrandizement and demagoguery of a massive personality disorder.—
John Brummett,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The higher the production value, the faster the host is talking, and the more likely the kinetic nature of the video is to send your nervous system into full-on seizure mode, the more likely the information delivered is to be viewed with a certain level of circumspection.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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