noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   vigilance or the condition of being alert uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the trait of being cautious and watchful wordnet
3. 3
   precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

apprehensionartartfulnessartificecalculationcanniness

Antonyms

All antonyms

credulityunwariness

Example

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"His constant state of wariness caused him great weariness."

Etymology

From wary + -ness.

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