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wariness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of wariness

a close attentiveness to avoiding danger

only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche

Synonyms of wariness

alertness, care, carefulness, caution, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, prudence

Words Related to wariness

attentiveness, observance, vigilance, watchfulness

foresight, foresightedness, providence

calculation, canniness, deliberateness, deliberation, shrewdness

Near Antonyms of wariness

abruptness, hastiness, impetuousness, precipitousness, rashness, suddenness

inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness

Antonyms of wariness

brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness

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