Synonyms of on the qui vive

on the qui vive

phrase

as in alert

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity

The commanding officer ordered the sentries to remain on the qui vive.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alert
• awake
• on the alert
• on the ball
• vigilant
• on guard
• on tiptoe
• alive
• aware
• watchful
• attentive
• careful
• regardful
• cautious
• wide-awake
• Argus-eyed
• sensitive
• observant
• wary
• tentie
• conscious
• on one's toes
• keen
• open-eyed
• tenty
• prepared
• mindful
• cognizant
• sharp
• heedful
• sleepless
• wakeful
• ready
• hypervigilant
• hyperalert
• chary
• sharp-eyed
• observing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asleep
• distracted
• engrossed
• absent
• absorbed
• preoccupied
• dreaming
• abstracted
• sleeping
• unaware
• oblivious
• dreamy
• dazed
• unconscious
• faraway
• insensible
• careless
• daydreaming
• unwitting
• unmindful
• unprepared
• heedless
• absentminded
• unwary
• unthinking
• unknowing
• inattentive
• unheeding
• unready