# wariness

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #74,639

## Definitions
1. vigilance or the condition of being alert
2. precautionary forethought to avoid harm or risk

## Etymology
From wary + -ness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/wariness