WordValenoun
wariness
cautious watchfulness
In more detail
the quality of being cautious and not trusting someone or something; lack of trust or suspicion
Examples
- Her wariness of strangers made it difficult for her to make new friends.
- The dog showed wariness when approaching the unfamiliar visitor.
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