noun
- the state of being cautious and alert to possible danger or problems
Examples
- She approached the strange dog with wariness.
- His wariness of online scams saved him from losing money.
- The detective’s wariness helped him spot the inconsistencies in the story.
- After being cheated once, she showed wariness toward all salespeople.
- The rabbit’s natural wariness kept it safe from predators.
- His wariness about the investment proved justified when the company failed.