Definition of wariness Wariness

/wɛˈɹinɪs/ - [wereenis] - war•i•ness

We found 5 definitions of wariness from 4 different sources.

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What does wariness mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: warinesses

wariness - the trait of being cautious and watchful
  chariness
  unwariness the trait of not being cautious and watchful
  wary marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds"; "taught to be wary of strangers"
  circumspection, caution the trait of being circumspect and prudent
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  • wariness (n.)
    The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness.

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