Wariness

Wariness
Wariness Wa"ri*ness, n. The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness. ``An almost reptile wariness.'' --G. W. Cable. [1913 Webster]

To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used. --Sprat. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Caution; watchfulness; circumspection; foresight; care; vigilance; scrupulousness. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • wariness — [wer′ē nis] n. the quality or state of being wary …   English World dictionary

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  • wariness — noun see wary …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • wariness — /wair ee nis/, n. the state or quality of being wary. [1545 55; WARY + NESS] * * * …   Universalium

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  • wariness — sb. [iwarness]. O. and N. 1226 …   Oldest English Words

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