VIGILANCE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vigilance. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for VIGILANCE
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watchfulness | 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 | ||||||||
keenness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something • thinness of edge or fineness of point | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |