Chariness

char·y  (châr)

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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chari·ly adv.

chari·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun

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chariness - the trait of being cautious and watchful wariness circumspection, caution - the trait of being circumspect and prudent