Synonyms of qui vive

qui vive

noun

kē-ˈvēv 

as in watch

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

an army on the qui vive for enemy attack

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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