wariness
/'weərinis/
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Definition
Noun: - The trait of being cautious and watchful: Wariness is the quality or state of being alert to potential danger, difficulty, or deception. It involves a careful, guarded, and suspicious attitude.
Usage
Wariness is an uncountable noun that describes a general state of mind or a characteristic of a person's behavior. It is often used to explain why someone is hesitant or not fully trusting in a situation. It is commonly followed by prepositions like "of" or "about."
Examples
- Her wariness of strangers made her reluctant to answer the door.
- The investor's wariness about the volatile market led him to hold onto his cash.
- He approached the negotiation with a healthy wariness, knowing the other party's reputation.
- The dog's wariness subsided after it realized we meant no harm.
Advanced Usage
- With wariness: Describes the manner in which an action is performed.
- She handled the fragile artifact with great wariness.
- A sense/feeling of wariness: Emphasizes the emotional or intuitive aspect.
- A deep sense of wariness told him to leave the area immediately.
Variants and Related Words
- Wary (adjective): Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
- Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true.
- Unwariness (noun): The state of not being cautious; heedlessness. (Less common)
Synonyms
- Caution
- Circumspection
- Vigilance
- Carefulness
- Prudence
Antonyms
- Carelessness
- Recklessness
- Trust
- Unwariness
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To view/have/regard something with wariness: To consider something cautiously.
- The new policy was viewed with wariness by the staff.
- A wariness born of experience: Caution that results from past negative experiences.
- His wariness of journalists was born of experience.
Noun
- the trait of being cautious and watchful