Watchfulness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Vigilant attentiveness; "he keeps a weather eye open for trouble".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
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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.