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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of vigilance

With that said, vasopressin is also thought to promote vigilance and protective instincts that can increase emotional bonding and social attachment. —James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024

For those who call the mountains of Ait Mahmoud home, vigilance is paramount. —Madjid Serrah, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2024

The threat potential is significant, but understanding threat vectors and proactively devising a strategy of vigilance and wise use of cybersecurity solutions will enable all concerned to rest easier as Election Day draws near. —Adam Jackson, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Even though the pressure to chase clicks and ratings is intense, journalists must maintain vigilance against misleading headlines and reporting of politicians’ lies without context. —Jennifer Allen, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2024