👁️Vigilant

adjective
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/

Meaning

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.

Example Sentences

The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night shift.

Parents must remain vigilant about their children's online activity.

The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.

Synonyms

alert, watchful, cautious, attentive, observant
Entry 1
alert, watchful, cautious, attentive, observant
Entry 2
watchful, alert, cautious, attentive, observant
Entry 3
watchful, alert, attentive

Antonyms

careless, negligent, inattentive, unaware, oblivious
Entry 1
careless, negligent, inattentive, unaware, oblivious
Entry 2
negligent, careless, inattentive
Entry 3
negligent, careless, unaware

Collocations

vigilant guard, vigilant citizen, vigilant watch, vigilant surveillance, remain vigilant, stay vigilant, ever vigilant
Entry 1
vigilant guard, vigilant citizen, vigilant watch, vigilant surveillance
Entry 2
remain vigilant, stay vigilant, vigilant watch, ever vigilant

More Example Sentences

Be vigilant when you go out.

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