Hypovigilance

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored. uncountable

    "the hypovigilance of long-distance drivers"

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"the hypovigilance of long-distance drivers"

Etymology

From hypo- + vigilance.

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