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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But Navarra said the move also "puts TikTok out of step with global privacy expectations" and might reinforce wariness for some about its ownership.

From BBC

The boy beside her was scowling, caught up in the memories of his own recap, no doubt, but when he saw me his expression changed to one of worried wariness.

From Literature

In a reflection of the continued sense of wariness from Iranians about speaking freely of their rulers, none of the people AFP interviewed were willing to give their full name.

From Barron's

She had been so kind and excited when I came, but now I could see the wariness in her eyes too.

From Literature

But Mr. Belcher doesn’t succeed in making Coriolanus’ wariness of empty words a mark of his nobility of spirit—imperfect though it is.

From The Wall Street Journal

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