wariness
Vorsicht
Vigilance or the condition of being alertVigilance or the condition of being alert
US/wˈɛɹinɪs/
» His constant state of wariness caused him great weariness.
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2 senses(uncountable, usually)Vigilance or the condition of being alert
Vorsicht
(uncountable, usually)Precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk
More definitions
- the trait of being cautious and watchful
Examples
1 sentencesHis constant state of wariness caused him great weariness.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
condition of being alert:
Forms
plural: warinesses| Singular | wariness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the trait of being cautious and watchful:chariness
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedwary
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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