WARINESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

wariness

noun

Definition of wariness

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 To succeed with this kind of content will not only require excellent execution, but also a means to address this wariness. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 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 After twenty years apart, their extreme wariness feels absolutely right. — 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 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 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

This carefulness is clearly strategic.

— Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
There was no carefulness in it.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Definition of carefulness

Noun

Studios that let a government inquiry frighten them into caution are not managing risk.

— Christopher Racster, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
Over these six weeks, the standard of on-field refereeing was predictably unpredictable, given the wide range of views that exist in different countries on what constitutes a foul, caution or red card.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of caution

Noun

The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

The Alzheimer’s Research Association also notes that experts at memory clinics or specialized care settings should administer the test and interpret results alongside other clinical information.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.

— Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of care

Noun

The machine moves with circumspection, as if consciousness had just been ensouled in a new body.

— Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
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

Definition of circumspection

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