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
Now observers, officials, experts and critics point to the wariness, anxiety and heartbreak the recent high-profile cases — particularly Artan’s removal from MIA — are creating.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Wild animals that learn to associate humans with food become habituated, losing their natural wariness.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
The wariness went away when Trap Jaw shows up and looks like the old action figure.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
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.
—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
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Wild animals that learn to associate humans with food become habituated, losing their natural wariness.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
The wariness went away when Trap Jaw shows up and looks like the old action figure.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
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.
—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
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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Continue reading … DANGER BELOW — Flesh-eating bacteria detected near luxury vacation homes as experts urge caution.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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One public commenter, Vivian Dunbar, urged caution before the vote.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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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The In-Home Supportive Services program helps disabled and elderly people remain in their houses by providing in-home care.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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So the team studied medical practice laws in other states, actions by their medical boards involving alternative medicine and board orders for substandard care.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 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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That attentiveness has allowed the family to build meaningful connections with both children, despite the challenges that come with their condition.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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As for Cameron, his character development is measured by his increasing attentiveness to janitorial duties.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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