ALERTNESS Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word alertness. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| vigilance | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • vigilant attentiveness | ||||||
| watchfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • vigilant attentiveness | ||||||
| acuity | nounn | |||||
noun • sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) • a quick and penetrating intelligence | ||||||
| attentiveness | nounn | |||||
noun • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others • the trait of being observant and paying attention | ||||||
| awareness | nounn | |||||
noun • having knowledge of • state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness | ||||||
| consciousness | nounn | |||||
noun • an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation • having knowledge of | ||||||
| perception | nounn | |||||
noun • the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept • a way of conceiving something • the process of perceiving • knowledge gained by perceiving • becoming aware of something via the senses | ||||||
| quickness | nounn | |||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay • a rate that is rapid | ||||||
| readiness | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) • prompt willingness • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • a natural effortlessness | ||||||
| responsiveness | nounn | |||||
noun • responsive to stimulation • the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events | ||||||
| sharpness | nounn | |||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a strong odor or taste property • the quality of being keenly and painfully felt • thinness of edge or fineness of point • the quality of being sharp and clear • harshness of manner | ||||||
| alerting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a state of readiness to respond • a warning serves to make you more alert to danger | ||||||
| sharp-sightedness | nounn | |||||
noun • sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) • lively attentiveness | ||||||
| wakefulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world • a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep • the process of paying close and continuous attention | ||||||
| on the qui vive | ||||||
noun • lively attentiveness | ||||||
