Definition of WARINESS

wariness

Plural: warinesses

Noun

  • The state or quality of being cautious and watchful.
  • the trait of being cautious and watchful
  • vigilance or the condition of being alert
  • precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk

Examples

  • Her wariness in using her blank tile paid off with a game-winning bingo.

Origin / Etymology

From wary + -ness.

Synonyms

chariness

Antonyms

unwariness

Scrabble Score: 11

wariness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wariness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wariness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

wariness: valid Words With Friends Word