as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
kept a wary eye out for signs of the enemy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wariness
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
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The Lebanese government had been wary of having Iran negotiate on its behalf, and Lebanon launched its own direct negotiations with Israel after the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wariness
Noun
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
Adjective
Investors remain wary of the rising costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure, with the sell-off reverberating across global markets following a New York Times report that OpenAI is considering pushing back IPO timing to next year.
—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The Lebanese government had been wary of having Iran negotiate on its behalf, and Lebanon launched its own direct negotiations with Israel after the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war.
—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wariness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wariness
Noun
-
This carefulness is clearly strategic.
-
There was no carefulness in it.
Noun
-
But water also carries the potential for danger, and parents who have lost a child to drowning are begging families to use caution.
-
The boil-water notice was issued out an abundance of caution, the LADWP said, as additional testing is being done and samples collected.
Noun
-
But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
-
Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
Noun
-
The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
-
Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
Noun
-
There used to be a cautiousness in rolling out new technology.
-
One key reason for his cautiousness is the financial burden.
Noun
-
That attentiveness showed up in small ways throughout our stay.
-
In the past 15 years, and especially in the last five, our city has seen an influx of pizza restaurants and chefs who’ve brought a diversity of styles and an attentiveness to elevated ingredients and approaches.
Noun
-
His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.
-
This circumspection was by design.
Cite this Entry
“Wariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wariness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
