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Definition of wariness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

wariness

noun
 
/ˈweərinəs/
 
/ˈwerinəs/
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. a feeling that you have to be careful because there may be a danger or problem, or because you do not trust somebody/something
    • feelings of wariness
    • There was a wariness in her tone.
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