Synonyms of vigilance

vigilance

noun

ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s 

as in watchfulness

the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger

eternal vigilance is the price of freedom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• watchfulness
• watch
• alertness
• alert
• attentiveness
• red alert
• mindfulness
• awareness
• sensitivity
• consciousness
• receptivity
• cautiousness
• receptiveness
• qui vive
• carefulness
• wariness
• aliveness
• readiness
• preparation
• care
• heedfulness
• chariness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abstraction
• preoccupation
• absorption
• distraction
• absentmindedness
• daze
• daydreaming
• engrossment
• obliviousness
• unawareness
• unconsciousness
• inattention
• carelessness
• inattentiveness
• heedlessness
• inobservance
• unwariness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vigilance

Trump’s post-presidency is protected by the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity and by the vigilance of the Secret Service. —Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025

Executives need to foster a culture of digital vigilance and know how to respond when—not if—an attack occurs. —Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025

CEOs know that running a business requires vigilance, and wanting extra muscle to help manage a project is understandable. —Adam Taylor, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

While groups on Nextdoor and the Ring Neighbors app can devolve into paranoia and big arguments over tiny things, the extreme vigilance among their many users means that some of those individuals are repositories of memories. —Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025