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
Such an arrangement would fall out of step with China’s wariness towards military tie-ups.
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Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 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
However, associates have said his wariness over the direction of CBS News under Weiss made his decision easier.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There is wariness around layoffs and cost-cutting, however, and neither side’s commitments are seen as being set in stone.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Polls conducted online, in return for monetary rewards, can try to find demographically balanced respondents, but the problem of wariness about giving answers that are critical of the regime remains.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
Shares, however, remained steady following the news, suggesting a lingering wariness among investors.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Public wariness about the data-center industry is growing, and politicians could no longer ignore the outcry.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 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
However, associates have said his wariness over the direction of CBS News under Weiss made his decision easier.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
There is wariness around layoffs and cost-cutting, however, and neither side’s commitments are seen as being set in stone.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Polls conducted online, in return for monetary rewards, can try to find demographically balanced respondents, but the problem of wariness about giving answers that are critical of the regime remains.
—Elizaveta Gaufman, The Conversation, 21 Feb. 2026
Shares, however, remained steady following the news, suggesting a lingering wariness among investors.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Public wariness about the data-center industry is growing, and politicians could no longer ignore the outcry.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
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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
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the audience, Altman has used this analogy to encourage either acceleration or caution.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Austria retained possession of Venetia, and prudence dictated to the delegates at the Congress of Vienna that continued Austrian predominance in Italy should guarantee the peninsula against French influence.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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The two big investments in their front seven — particularly Phillips’ whopping four-year, $120 million deal — also meant the Panthers would have to exercise financial prudence with their other additions, at least one of which was a head-scratcher.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prosecutors said the court issued an order preventing him from owning, possessing or having any animals in his care or custody.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Noah James, who plays Andrew, and Vanessa Benavente, who plays Mother Mary, both said the crew takes great care in making sure everything looks and feels authentic.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 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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The customer claimed the service lacked attentiveness throughout the evening — and that the staff failed to explain elements of the dining experience.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 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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