warning message

Heads-up for danger

A warning message is a notification alerting someone to potential danger, error, or problem.

In computing, warning messages appear when software detects something that might cause issues but doesn't prevent the program from running: The compiler generated a warning message about the unused variable.

Warning messages differ from error messages in that they flag concerns rather than failures.

Related

error · error code · popup · beep · red · red flag · exclamation · danger · check engine light · low battery · urgent · dismiss · ignore · system · flash · banner · tone · reminder

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Opposites
alert status

warning messageall-clear

Signal danger has passed

green light · all clear signal · clearance · coast is clear

valence of information

warning messagepositive feedback

Response amplifying original signal

welcome message · reassurance · greeting · invitation · encouragement

action prompt

warning messagego-ahead

Permission to begin

permission granted · invitation

Family

warning, message, warn, warns, warned, warnings, wariness, aware, awareness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G