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- [chair-ee-nis]
- /ˈtʃɛər i nɪs/
- /ˈtʃeə.rɪ.nɪs/
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- [chair-ee-nis]
- /ˈtʃɛər i nɪs/
Definitions of chariness word
- noun chariness the state of being chary 3
- noun chariness the quality of being chary; cautiousness 3
- noun chariness the state or quality of being chary. 1
- noun chariness Obsolete. scrupulous integrity. 1
- noun chariness The condition of being chary; caution. 1
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Origin of chariness
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; chary + -ness
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Parts of speech for Chariness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chariness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
chariness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chariness
noun chariness
- wariness — the state or quality of being wary.
- carefulness — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- heedful — taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
- watchfulness — vigilant or alert; closely observant: The sentry remained watchful throughout the night.
- precaution — a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results.
Antonyms for chariness
noun chariness
- carelessness — not paying enough attention to what one does: a careless typist.
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