noun
- plural of leeriness; the quality or state of being leery; wariness or suspicion
Usage: typically used in formal or literary contexts; often appears in discussions of caution or distrust
Examples
- The leerinesses expressed by investors about the new startup were justified by its lack of transparency.
- Her leerinesses toward strangers made it difficult for her to form new friendships.
- The committee's leerinesses about the proposal led to a thorough investigation.
- Despite the salesman's charm, the customer's leerinesses prevented an immediate purchase.
- The leerinesses of the public regarding the new policy were evident in the survey results.