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Definition of gingerliness

gingerliness

/ˈdʒɪn.dʒɚ.li.nəs/
gin · ger · li · ness
Adverb:gingerly
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Adjective:gingerly
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gingerliness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of showing great care, caution, or delicacy in action or handling, so as to avoid causing harm, noise, or offense.

Example

"The conservator handled the brittle medieval manuscript with extreme gingerliness."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from 'gingerly' plus the suffix '-ness'. The root 'gingerly' likely derives from Old French 'gensor' (comparative of 'gent', meaning 'delicate' or 'graceful'), ultimately from Latin 'genitus' ('well-born').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gingerliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gingerliness
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