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Wariness

The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness.

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Caution 76% connected

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wa…

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Circumspection 76% connected

Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness.

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Chary 74% connected

Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.

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Chary 74% connected

Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.

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Unwary 66% connected

Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.

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Unwary 66% connected

Not vigilant against danger; not wary or cautious; unguarded; precipitate; heedless; careless.

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Wary 66% connected

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrup…

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Wary 66% connected

Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrup…

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Chariness 92% connected

The quality of being chary.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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