noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or quality of being watchful; alertness, vigilance or wakefulness. countable, uncountable

   "Continuous watchfulness is maintained around the clock."

2. 2
   vigilant attentiveness wordnet
3. 3
   the process of paying close and continuous attention wordnet

Synonyms

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carealertnessattentioncautioncustodyeagle eye

Antonyms

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abandonment

Example

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"Continuous watchfulness is maintained around the clock."

Etymology

From watchful + -ness.

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