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Meaning of WARINESS

Pronunciation:  'wehreenis

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the trait of being cautious and watchful
 
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 Synonyms: chariness
 
 Antonyms: unwariness
 
 See Also: caution, circumspection

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Wa"ri*ness\, n.
The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard
against evil; cautiousness. ``An almost reptile wariness.''
--G. W. Cable.
      To determine what are little things in religion, great
      wariness is to be used.                  --Sprat.
Syn: Caution; watchfulness; circumspection; foresight; care;
     vigilance; scrupulousness.
 

 

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