ALERTNESS Synonyms

• the process of paying close and continuous attention

• vigilant attentiveness

• sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)

• a quick and penetrating intelligence

• 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

• having knowledge of

• state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness

• an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

• having knowledge of

• 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

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

• intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay

• a rate that is rapid

• 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

• responsive to stimulation

• the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events

• 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

• a state of readiness to respond

• a warning serves to make you more alert to danger

• sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)

• lively attentiveness

• 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

• lively attentiveness