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
But the wariness has eased over the past decade.
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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
Over the last few years, developers of wind and solar projects, most of whom aren’t from here, have been absorbing the bulk of this smoldering, communal wariness.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Or how Alex Honnold (who plays a pivotal role in this documentary) described his wariness toward romantic attachment in Free Solo.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Some of that wariness, though, was paired with reasonable optimism.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The speaker offered hope, but clearly expressed wariness, according to the Tasnim report.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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
Over the last few years, developers of wind and solar projects, most of whom aren’t from here, have been absorbing the bulk of this smoldering, communal wariness.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Or how Alex Honnold (who plays a pivotal role in this documentary) described his wariness toward romantic attachment in Free Solo.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Some of that wariness, though, was paired with reasonable optimism.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The speaker offered hope, but clearly expressed wariness, according to the Tasnim report.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Apr. 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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Her caution might also have stemmed from the knowledge that Denise and Mohamed were nearing the end of their sentences.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Small craft should exercise caution over the Atlantic waters and Keys waters due to choppy conditions on the bays and nearshore.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This time, prudence with such planning would be sage.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As a result, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner has found that those responsible for the girl's welfare did not communicate effectively and also lacked culturally appropriate care.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 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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Nolan’s attentiveness to his characters extends beyond the page.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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The variance with accustomed Goodspeed values is apparent from the very first moments, though the opening gambit fails due to an appalling lack of attentiveness from the audience.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 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 22 May. 2026.
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