wariness

The word “wariness” has 3 syllables: war-i-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛr.i.nəs/


What is synonym and antonym for wariness?

In the thesaurus, “wariness” has 9 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wariness along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for wariness

  • alertness
  • attentiveness
  • care
  • carefulness
  • caution
  • cautiousness
  • circumspection
  • prudence
  • vigilance

Antonyms for wariness

  • brashness
  • carelessness
  • heedlessness
  • recklessness

Meanings of wariness

  • noun
    1. Vigilance or the condition of being alert.
    2. Precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk.

Example Sentences

  • Her wariness of strangers made her cautious in unfamiliar situations.
  • The dog's wariness was evident as it hesitated to approach the new visitor.
  • His wariness about investing in the stock market proved wise during the economic downturn.
  • The child’s wariness around water stemmed from a bad experience at the pool.
  • Despite her wariness, she decided to give the team’s new proposal a chance.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wariness, such as: alertness, attentiveness, brashness, care, carefulness, carelessness, caution.

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