Synonyms

wariness

American

[wair-ee-nis] / ˈwɛər i nɪs /

noun

the state or quality of being wary.

Other Word Forms

overwariness noun

Etymology

Origin of wariness

First recorded in 1545–55; wary + -ness

Example Sentences

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A rock ’n’ roll Gary Cooper, Shepard’s wariness extended beyond his acting.

From The Wall Street Journal

The current bout of investor angst is no different: a less dovish Federal Reserve, concerns about private credit and wariness about rich valuations, have all been cited as catalysts.

From MarketWatch

“The fact that these countries are going public is a clear indication of their wariness for the tactics the United States is using. ”

From The Wall Street Journal

Increased wariness about monster hyperscaler borrowings has sent the cost of insuring their debt against default soaring.

From Barron's

Some wariness seems to be setting in as investors ponder that.

From MarketWatch

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