wariness

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of caution or apprehension, often caused by a perceived threat or danger.

  - "She showed great wariness around strangers."
  - "The explorers exhibited wariness as they entered the jungle."
  - "He had a wariness of heights."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wariness
wariness , sadness , happiness , dreadfulness

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Variants

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warier , wariest , warily , wariness , warinesses , wary

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Etymology

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From Old English 'weorian' meaning 'to fear' or 'to dread'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wariness' is often used interchangeably with the word 'caution'.

2. In some cultures, wariness is seen as a sign of wisdom and maturity.

3. The opposite of wariness is recklessness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Caution: A feeling or attitude of carefulness and prudence, often to avoid danger or mistakes.

2. Apprehension: A feeling of fear or anxiety, often about a future event or situation.

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Quotes

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1. Great critics are sometimes "wary" of great authors. Eliot and Pound usually sidled past Shakespeare.

   - William Logan,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},11 Feb. 2001

2. Modern literary novelists … "wary" of neat solutions and happy endings, have tended to invest their mysteries with an aura of ambiguity and to leave them unresolved.

   - David Lodge,{it}The Art of Fiction{/it},1992

3. Though sycamore wood was much used, pioneers were "wary" of the tree's fuzzy leaves, which they believed brought allergies and even consumption.

   - Arthur Plotnik,{it}The Urban Tree Book: An Uncommon Field Guide for City and Town{/it},2000

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Culture

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In literature, wariness is often depicted as a valuable trait in characters, especially in situations of danger or uncertainty. It is also a common theme in folktales and fairy tales, where caution and carefulness are rewarded.

How to Memorize "wariness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with furrowed brows and a tense expression, signaling caution and apprehension.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wariness' with the image of a deer in the forest, always on the lookout for danger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wary Animals Roam Everywhere' to remember the spelling and meaning of 'wariness'.

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