wariness
/ˈwɛ ri nɪs/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the trait of being cautious and watchful
Usage(s):
- The decision to name the former White House chief of staff CIA director is being met with wariness on the Hill.
- The West has a certain unease and wariness about China's leaders.
- China has opened itself up to the world since then, but wariness about the Vatican persists.
Quotes
- "Maybe there's still some wariness about politicians are able to come up with a compromise and act sufficiently quickly" on a stimulus package, Cohen said. "I think the impact would be marginal anyway."on Jan 20, 2008 By: David Cohen Source: Forbes
- "I hope that if I get through the game in Newcastle and I bowl well enough, I'm available for selection," Clark said. "I suppose after any operation there is a wariness of coming back too quickly, but we'll wait and see."on Jan 25, 2009 By: Stuart Clark Source: Sydney Morning Herald
- "There is a very deep wariness on the part of EU interior ministers, who are concerned about the difficulties of hosting one or another inmate. To do that, we need to know a lot about the candidates" for Europe, Barrot said.on Mar 13, 2009 By: Jacques Barrot Source: AFP
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