1 chariness | Definition of chariness
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

chariness

noun
char·​i·​ness | \ ˈcher-Ä“-nÉ™s How to pronounce chariness (audio) \

Definition of chariness

1 : the quality or state of being chary : caution
2 : carefully preserved state : integrity
Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about chariness

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of chariness in a Sentence

approached the can't-miss investment opportunity with the chariness of someone who's been burned before

Recent Examples on the Web

 The best Americans, the ones who grasped the cognitive-cultural oceans separating America and Russia, entered into combat with Moscow with a great chariness. — vanityfair.com, "How Russia Mercilessly Played Trump for a Fool," 20 July 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chariness.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of chariness

1571, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on chariness

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for chariness

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!