chariness
/'tʃeərinis/
Definition
Chariness (noun) The quality or state of being cautious, careful, and watchful, especially to avoid danger or error. It implies a prudent reluctance to act or speak without due consideration.
Usage
Chariness is used to describe a deliberate and guarded attitude. It is often applied to a person's general demeanor, their approach to decision-making, or their manner of communication.
Examples
- The investor's chariness prevented him from putting money into the risky venture.
- She answered the reporter's questions with a noticeable chariness, choosing her words carefully.
- His natural chariness made him an excellent security analyst.
Advanced Usage
- "With chariness": This adverbial phrase describes how an action is performed.
- He proceeded with chariness through the unfamiliar neighborhood.
Variants and Related Words
- Chary (adjective): Cautious and wary. This is the adjective form from which "chariness" is derived.
- She was chary of making promises she couldn't keep.
Synonyms
- Caution
- Wariness
- Circumspection
- Prudence
- Carefulness
Antonyms
- Recklessness
- Rashness
- Imprudence
- Carelessness
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To err on the side of caution: To choose a course of action that is overly careful rather than risk making a mistake. This concept is closely related to the attitude of chariness.
- When in doubt about the data, it's best to err on the side of caution.
Noun
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the trait of being cautious and watchful
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