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Dictionary: Wa·ri·ness

n.

The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness. «An almost reptile warinessG. W. Cable.

To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used.
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Syn. -- Caution; watchfulness; circumspection; foresight; care; vigilance; scrupulousness.


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noun

  1. The condition of being alert: alertness, vigilance, wakefulness, watchfulness. See awareness/unawareness.
  2. Careful forethought to avoid harm or risk: calculation, care, carefulness, caution, chariness, gingerliness, precaution. See fear/courage.

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n

Definition: caution
Antonyms: recklessness

n

Definition: suspicion
Antonyms: trust


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: n. - The trait of being cautious and watchful.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the trait of being cautious and watchful
  Synonym: chariness
  Antonym: unwariness (meaning #1)


 
 
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