1. the quality or state of being wary, cautious, or suspicious; reluctance to trust or commit
Usage: often used to describe a cautious or guarded attitude toward people, situations, or decisions

Examples

• Her chariness about online shopping kept her from making impulse purchases.
• The investor's chariness toward the startup's business plan led him to decline the opportunity.
• After being betrayed once, he approached new friendships with considerable chariness.
• The dog's chariness around strangers gradually faded as it grew more socialized.
• She expressed chariness about the new policy without fully understanding its details.
• His chariness in financial matters served him well during the economic downturn.