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
Over the last few years, developers of wind and solar projects, most of whom aren’t from here, have been absorbing the bulk of this smoldering, communal wariness.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Or how Alex Honnold (who plays a pivotal role in this documentary) described his wariness toward romantic attachment in Free Solo.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Some of that wariness, though, was paired with reasonable optimism.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The speaker offered hope, but clearly expressed wariness, according to the Tasnim report.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Even a lot of contemporary fiction, where the scenario of characters agonizing over whether to have children has become quite common, defaults to a laconic style (very short paragraphs separated by empty space, for example) that channels the familiar wariness about lushness.
—Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
But there has been a lot of overlap, including respect for tradition and order, the importance of institutions, the rule of law, and the complexity of human society, along with a wariness of radical change.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
So news of yet another live-action Tinker Bell project probably stirs something between hope and wariness.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Or how Alex Honnold (who plays a pivotal role in this documentary) described his wariness toward romantic attachment in Free Solo.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Some of that wariness, though, was paired with reasonable optimism.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The speaker offered hope, but clearly expressed wariness, according to the Tasnim report.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Even a lot of contemporary fiction, where the scenario of characters agonizing over whether to have children has become quite common, defaults to a laconic style (very short paragraphs separated by empty space, for example) that channels the familiar wariness about lushness.
—Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
But there has been a lot of overlap, including respect for tradition and order, the importance of institutions, the rule of law, and the complexity of human society, along with a wariness of radical change.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
So news of yet another live-action Tinker Bell project probably stirs something between hope and wariness.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
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There was no carefulness in it.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The road has since been reopened, but drivers are being urged to use caution as heavy smoke was still being reported in the area.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The caution from Singapore's tourism authorities echoes broader concerns across the business travel industry.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Noun
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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By all accounts, being a milquetoast is a sort of vice—cowardice masquerading as prudence.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s rooted in the principle of taking care of what’s provided to us — and using it thoughtfully to make people’s lives better.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Emory University confirmed in a statement that its Serious Communicable Diseases Unit is overseeing the two individuals' care.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There used to be a cautiousness in rolling out new technology.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nolan’s attentiveness to his characters extends beyond the page.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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The variance with accustomed Goodspeed values is apparent from the very first moments, though the opening gambit fails due to an appalling lack of attentiveness from the audience.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This circumspection was by design.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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