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
Zulfi is an iconoclast and a hustler, a man who dreams of opening a Muslims-only version of Uber and who, even in the face of Shah’s elitism and English society’s broader wariness, holds onto an unshakable optimism.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Kousser, the political science professor, said the candidates were speaking to voters’ wariness on how candidates fund their campaigns.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
But the wariness has eased over the past decade.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
Some of the commissioners expressed wariness about the expansion of large-scale facilities in the county.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Battery fears weigh on values Another significant factor keeping used EVs more affordable is buyers’ wariness about their longevity.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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.
—IEEE Spectrum, 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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Kousser, the political science professor, said the candidates were speaking to voters’ wariness on how candidates fund their campaigns.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
But the wariness has eased over the past decade.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
Some of the commissioners expressed wariness about the expansion of large-scale facilities in the county.
—Mary Ramsey
may 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Battery fears weigh on values Another significant factor keeping used EVs more affordable is buyers’ wariness about their longevity.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
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.
—IEEE Spectrum, 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
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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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The same few voices lead every conversation, and everyone else trades challenge for caution.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Every detail is a quiet act of care.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 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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In a statement, his attorney Anna Geigle with the Denver law firm Geigle Morales, said Allen is deeply grateful for the jury’s hard work and attentiveness.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Nolan’s attentiveness to his characters extends beyond the page.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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