👀qui vive

noun
/ˌkiː ˈviːv/

Meaning

A state of alertness or vigilance.

Example Sentences

The guards were on the qui vive during the night.

Synonyms

alert, vigilance, watchfulness, readiness

Antonyms

carelessness, negligence

Collocations

on the qui vive, remain on the qui vive

Related Vocabularies

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something that causes irritation or discomfort
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