Synonyms of attentiveness

attentiveness

noun

as in watchfulness

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

your attentiveness prevented a potentially bad accident

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of attentiveness

In terms of hospitality, expect a high level of attentiveness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

The Moores used a lot of attentiveness — and prayer — to protect their son. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Sirianni sees Smith’s attentiveness in team meetings, his extra work in the weight room on his own time, and his extra work before and after practices. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Tornare remarked on Koons’ attentiveness and deep involvement, from overall concepts to the smallest design cues. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

The opening up to the friendship with Renata, the attentiveness with Luis, and not being set on killing Negan are monumental changes for her. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026

Thanks to the controller’s attentiveness, a possible mid-air collision may have been prevented, especially if the pilots operating the individual planes thought the controller was giving them the same flight instructions. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

For instance, Sentry works with trucking clients to improve driver ergonomics to enhance attentiveness and focus, which Zernicke says is a high-return-on-investment for fleet operators. — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Throughout the studies, participants also reported less daytime sleepiness, less frequent muscle weakness, and greater attentiveness. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026