chariness

char·y

C0256500 (châr′ē)adj. char·i·er, char·i·est 1. Very cautious; wary: was chary of the risks involved.2. Not giving or expending freely; sparing: was chary of compliments.

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[Middle English chari, careful, sorrowful, from Old English cearig, sorrowful, from cearu, sorrow; see care.]

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char′i·ly adv.char′i·ness n.

chariness

(ˈtʃɛərɪnɪs) nthe state of being chary

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

chariness - the trait of being cautious and watchfulwarinesscircumspection, caution - the trait of being circumspect and prudent

chariness

nounCareful forethought to avoid harm or risk:calculation, care, carefulness, caution, gingerliness, precaution, wariness.

Translations

terughoudendheidvoorzichtigheid