HyperDic: watchfulness

English > 2 senses of the word watchfulness:
NOUNcognitionwatchfulness, wakefulness, vigilance, alertnessthe process of paying close and continuous attention
attributewatchfulness, vigilance, weather eyevigilant attentiveness
English > watchfulness: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe process of paying close and continuous attention.
Example"wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"
Synonymswakefulness, vigilance, alertness
Narrowerjealousyzealous vigilance / vigilance
BroaderattentionThe faculty or power of mental concentration
Spanishdesvelo, vigilancia, vigilia
Catalandesvetllament, vigilància
Adjectiveswatchfulengaged in or accustomed to close observation
English > watchfulness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningvigilant attentiveness.
Synonymsvigilance, weather eye
BroaderattentivenessThe trait of being observant and paying attention
Spanishalerta, atencion, atención, estar pendiente, vigilancia
Catalanalerta, atenció, vigilància
Adjectiveswatchfulengaged in or accustomed to close observation

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