WATCHFULNESS Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word watchfulness. (close relations)
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| vigilance | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • vigilant attentiveness | ||||||
| alertness | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of paying close and continuous attention • a state of readiness to respond • lively attentiveness | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| carefulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • the quality of being careful and painstaking | ||||||
| caution | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger • a warning against certain acts • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • the trait of being circumspect and prudent verb • warn strongly; put on guard | ||||||
| circumspection | nounn | |||||
noun • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress • the trait of being circumspect and prudent | ||||||
| heedfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities | ||||||
| mindfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities | ||||||
| observance | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a formal event performed on a special occasion • the act of noticing or paying attention • conformity with law or custom or practice etc. | ||||||
| prudence | nounn | |||||
noun • discretion in practical affairs • knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| surveillance | nounn | |||||
noun • close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) | ||||||
| wariness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being cautious and watchful | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| weather eye | nounn | |||||
noun • vigilant attentiveness | ||||||