wariness

noun

Definition of warinessnext
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger only his unceasing wariness saved the party of skiers from an avalanche

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  1. caution
  2. prudence
  3. care
Noun
  • Experience urges two measures of caution for every one of hope.
    Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Should investors continue treading with caution because of the downward trend?
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of caution
Noun
  • But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • Amazon also discourages injured workers from receiving outside medical care, and its internal practices force workers who need care to return to work too soon, the report said.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Hospitals can further personalize care by using data from these tools to tailor XR content to each patient’s needs, focusing on areas of confusion or concern.
    Alon Zuckerman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of care
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