wariness

Noun

war=i=ness

WORDNET DICTIONARY

wariness(n = noun.attribute) chariness - the trait of being cautious and watchful; Array

is a kind of caution, circumspection

Antonym: unwariness

Derived forms adjective wary₁, adjective wary₂

wariness, n.

The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness. [1913 Webster]

"To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used." [1913 Webster]

Syn. -- Caution; watchfulness; circumspection; foresight; care; vigilance; scrupulousness.