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
After twenty years apart, their extreme wariness feels absolutely right.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Even beyond Cassidy, more Trump-friendly GOP lawmakers have expressed wariness in recent days about elements of the seemingly tenuous pact.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Iranian wariness of the US is not new.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
There is no hesitation, no wariness, no careful sizing-up.
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Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Marjane was known for her wariness of interviews, and her ability to disarm with sharp wit and bittersweet humor could turn incisive.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Maintain its wariness of people by throwing a small object at it, making a loud noise or spraying it with a hose.
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Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
But the hope and awe turn to wariness as Pa and Laura meet Mitchell (Meegwun Fairbrother) and his daughter Good Eagle (Wren Zhawenim Gotts) by the creek, and though the Ingalls are friendly, the Osage Native Americans hesitate to engage.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Even some on the council who sided with Lee have expressed wariness about ceding much of their own power to the mayor.
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Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Even beyond Cassidy, more Trump-friendly GOP lawmakers have expressed wariness in recent days about elements of the seemingly tenuous pact.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Iranian wariness of the US is not new.
—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
There is no hesitation, no wariness, no careful sizing-up.
—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Marjane was known for her wariness of interviews, and her ability to disarm with sharp wit and bittersweet humor could turn incisive.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Maintain its wariness of people by throwing a small object at it, making a loud noise or spraying it with a hose.
—
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
But the hope and awe turn to wariness as Pa and Laura meet Mitchell (Meegwun Fairbrother) and his daughter Good Eagle (Wren Zhawenim Gotts) by the creek, and though the Ingalls are friendly, the Osage Native Americans hesitate to engage.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Even some on the council who sided with Lee have expressed wariness about ceding much of their own power to the mayor.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
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This carefulness is clearly strategic.
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There was no carefulness in it.
Noun
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Onboard of Connor Zilisch spotting Patrick Mahomes in the crowd under caution.
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Experts, however, urge caution.
Noun
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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This is how a title is won, with prudence and luck and a foresight that becomes apparent in the afterglow of victory.
Noun
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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Women are far more likely than men to leave the workforce to take care of children or aging parents.
Noun
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There used to be a cautiousness in rolling out new technology.
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One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden.
Noun
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In the past 15 years, and especially in the last five, our city has seen an influx of pizza restaurants and chefs who’ve brought a diversity of styles and an attentiveness to elevated ingredients and approaches.
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That attentiveness has allowed the family to build meaningful connections with both children, despite the challenges that come with their condition.
Noun
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His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.
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This circumspection was by design.
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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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