wariness Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the trait of being cautious and watchful
    chariness.

WordNet

Wa"ri*ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness. "An almost reptile wariness." G. W. Cable.
    To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used. Sprat.
    Syn. -- Caution; watchfulness; circumspection; foresight; care; vigilance; scrupulousness.

Webster 1913