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Webster 1913 Edition

Wariness

Wa′ri-ness

,
Noun.
The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness.
“An almost reptile wariness.”
G. W. Cable.
To determine what are little things in religion, great
wariness
is to be used.
Sprat.
Syn. – Caution; watchfulness; circumspection; foresight; care; vigilance; scrupulousness.

Webster 1828 Edition

Wariness

WARINESS

,
Noun.
Caution; prudent care to foresee and guard against evil. The road was so slippery, and the danger so great, that we were obliged to proceed with wariness.
To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used.

Definition 2024

wariness

wariness

English

Noun

wariness ‎(usually uncountable, plural warinesses)

  1. vigilance or the condition of being alert
  2. precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:caution

Translations

Etymology

wary +‎ -ness

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