wariness (Meaning)

Wordnet

wariness (n)

the trait of being cautious and watchful

Webster

The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness.

Her wariness towards strangers was evident in her cautious demeanor.
The animal exhibited wariness as it cautiously approached the unfamiliar object.
With wariness, she scanned the surroundings, alert for potential threats.
His wariness extended to new experiences, making him hesitant to venture beyond his comfort zone.
The wariness between the two countries had escalated over the past decade.
Mary's wariness of heights kept her from attempting to climb the tall tree.
The doctor's wariness about the patient's symptoms prompted him to order further tests.
The wariness of the pandemic lingered in the minds of the population, despite the easing of restrictions.
The wariness between the students created a palpable tension in the classroom.
Emily's wariness of snakes was ingrained from a childhood encounter.

the trait of being cautious and watchfulThe quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness.

circumspection, prudence, attentiveness,carefulness, caution, care, cautiousness, watchfulness, heedfulness, gingerliness

recklessness,carelessness, brashness, brashness, heedlessness, recklessness, carelessness, heedlessness, rashness, thoughtlessness

Her wariness towards strangers was evident in her cautious demeanor.

The animal exhibited wariness as it cautiously approached the unfamiliar object.

With wariness, she scanned the surroundings, alert for potential threats.

His wariness extended to new experiences, making him hesitant to venture beyond his comfort zone.