wariness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English wary Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English wariness From wary + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) vigilance or the condition of being alert
- (uncountable, usually) precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| warinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
pl baczność (condition of being alert) · fr méfiance (condition of being alert) · bg предпазливост (condition of being alert) · nl behoedzaamheid (condition of being alert) · la cautiō (condition of being alert) · fr prudence (condition of being alert) · nl voorzichtigheid (condition of being alert) · de Vorsicht (condition of being alert)