What is another word for warier?

Pronunciation: [wˈe͡əɹiə] (IPA)

The word "warier" means someone who is cautious or vigilant. Synonyms for this term include "cautious", "wary", "alert", "watchful", "vigilant", "circumspect", "prudent", "suspicious", and "distrustful". These words describe a person who is always on alert and ready to protect themselves from potential harm. They are constantly wary of their surroundings and exercise caution when making decisions. It's important to be warier in situations where there may be danger present, such as walking alone at night or when traveling to unknown places. Being warier can help keep you safe and protect you from harm.

What are the hypernyms for Warier?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Warier

Now, though warier grown, without all guile or suspicion, Ripe in wisdom was he, but patient, and simple, and childlike.
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Whereby I noted that young swans are grey, and the old white, young trees tender and the old tough, young men amorous, and, growing in years, either wiser or warier.
"A History of English Literature Elizabethan Literature"
George Saintsbury
Each woman is Eve throughout the ages; whereas the Pilgrim would have us believe that the Adam in men has become warier, if not wiser; and weak as he is, has learnt a lesson from time.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith

Famous quotes with Warier

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