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Watchfulness (Noun)

Meaning 1

Vigilant attentiveness; "he keeps a weather eye open for trouble".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Vigilance
  • Weather Eye

Related Words

  • Watchful (adjective)

Meaning 2

The process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The security guard's watchfulness was evident as he patrolled the perimeter of the building.
  • Her watchfulness over the children as they played near the water's edge was reassuring to the other parents.
  • The doctor's watchfulness during the surgery allowed her to catch a potential complication before it became serious.
  • The hikers' watchfulness for signs of wildlife paid off when they spotted a rare species of bird.
  • The nurse's watchfulness over her patient's vital signs helped her to quickly respond to a sudden change in their condition.

Synonyms

  • Wakefulness
  • Vigilance
  • Alertness

Related Words

  • Watchful (adjective)
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