Sentence examples for attitude of wariness from inspiring English sources

The expression he wears for much of the film might be described as nervously aggrieved; this translates into a public attitude of wariness and chilly, hands-off arrogance.

Though his installation looks back at images of recent American history, Mr. Morris has tapped into the current national attitude of vigilance and wariness, looking for trouble on the horizon.

Other executives added other notes of wariness.

An atmosphere of wariness pervaded the room.

It's fine," he said, with a hint of wariness.

But the warm welcome masked undercurrents of wariness.

This was gorgeous music, full of wariness and indeterminate emotion.

And there's a long history of wariness between the military and the Islamists.

As I accompanied Polat on his rounds, I was acutely conscious of his sense of wariness.

But their presence responds, and contributes, to a new atmosphere of wariness.

She walked over and asked who I was, with a hint of wariness.