Synonyms of wariness

wariness

noun

as in carefulness

a close attentiveness to avoiding danger

only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche

Synonyms & Similar Words

• carefulness
• caution
• prudence
• care
• cautiousness
• attentiveness
• circumspection
• alertness
• guardedness
• watchfulness
• vigilance
• chariness
• gingerliness
• heedfulness
• observance
• foresight
• shrewdness
• deliberateness
• calculation
• foresightedness
• deliberation
• providence
• canniness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carelessness
• recklessness
• brashness
• heedlessness
• suddenness
• abruptness
• rashness
• impetuousness
• hastiness
• incaution
• unwariness
• thoughtlessness
• incautiousness
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration
• precipitousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wariness

The non-lethal technique, known as aversive conditioning, is designed to restore bears’ natural wariness of humans and populated areas. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

There’s a lot of really great radio programs that have positive public-health messaging, but there’s also a lot of distrust and just wariness of how much people’s daily lives have changed. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

People in China often regard technology with less wariness than Americans do, because living standards have improved so dramatically in the computing era. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The potential is exciting, but the wariness is understandable. — Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

While everyone seems to be going about their business as usual, even enjoying it, a sense of loss and wariness weighs on some of the series’ characters. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Given that struggle as well as ongoing wariness of Mamdani’s plans, Khan’s appointment drew predictable backlash online, with critics citing her lack of business or corporate experience. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 July 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