\Wa"ri*ness\, n. 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.