wariness

/ˈweərinəs/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɛrinɪs] /ˈwerinəs/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɛrinɪs] /-rēnə̇s How to pronounce wariness (audio) -rin-/ (ame, mw)

wariness — noun

1. the habit of being careful about possible risks and not trusting people or situa

1.名詞C1
釋義

the habit of being careful about possible risks and not trusting people or situations too quickly, because you believe something bad may happen

例句

Hao's wariness of strangers stopped him from accepting a ride at the station.

wariness + of [something/someone]

The Watanabe family's wariness about the deal grew when they read the fine print.

wariness + about [something]

同義詞
  • caution

    more general and commonly used; lacks the distrust component

  • vigilance

    emphasises active watchfulness and alertness rather than distrust

  • distrust

    focuses on lack of trust; does not necessarily imply careful watching

反義詞
  • trust

    opposite of the distrust aspect of wariness

  • recklessness

    opposite of the caution aspect

文法句型

wariness + of/about/toward [something/someone]

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. Describes a general attitude of caution rather than a single instance of being careful. Frequently followed by 'of', 'about', or 'toward' to indicate the source of distrust or danger.

常見錯誤

❌She felt wariness to the new policy.
✅She felt wariness about the new policy.
💡'wariness' takes 'of', 'about', or 'toward', not 'to'.
❌I have a wariness of dogs.
✅I am wary of dogs.
💡'wariness' is a formal noun; in everyday conversation, the adjective 'wary' sounds more natural.