HYPERVIGILANT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

hypervigilant

adjective

Definition of hypervigilant

as in sleepless

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Recent Examples of hypervigilant Such groups have long been used to being hypervigilant, but that mindset is something Atkin sees spreading in our time. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026 Woodland shared one incident of being hypervigilant. — ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 When expectations are unclear, like those communicated by busy bosses, teachers or healthcare providers, people become hypervigilant. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026 And in a world where daily messages now top a trillion, that hypervigilant regulation becomes necessary. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hypervigilant

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Adjective

That might mean more scans, more biopsies, more waiting rooms, more sleepless nights wondering if your body has somehow betrayed you.

— Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
There were certainly plenty of long days and sleepless nights along the way, but seeing the finished space and what it has become made all of that hard work worthwhile.

— Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleepless

Adjective

In a previous university blog post, Majumdar compared this finding to the brain flushing out byproducts that build up during active, wakeful moments, allowing for a more restful night’s sleep.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026
Low to medium doses show a reduction in the alpha frequency of brain waves (which correspond to relaxed and wakeful states), along with rising entropy, a signature finding of sober brains sinking deeper into a trip.

— Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024

Definition of wakeful

Adjective

Multifaceted and deeply mindful, the Healing Village Spa at this classic beachfront resort's treatments are wholly original and sublimely rejuvenating.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
The transatlantic voyage will focus on mindful gastronomy, with a special guest chef and a wine expert.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of mindful

Adjective

For instance, did the Soviets invade Afghanistan out of (a) fear of Muslim insurgency, (b) Iran-cognizant Realpolitik or (c) lust for a port on the Persian Gulf?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Words can cut deeply from Mercury’s moonwalk in Scorpio, so be cognizant of their ability to contribute to already fraught and tense situations.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of cognizant

Adjective

Drug development is highly regulated, and executives have good reasons to be cautious about changing how major decisions are made.

— George Achilleos, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
McNamara also wanted to create a performance-focused, consumer-centric drive in a business that had grown up under the umbrella of a more cautious pharmaceutical company.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

Renault is careful to frame this as a style exercise rather than a preview of a production model.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Awash with new property tax funds, local governments often haven’t been careful stewards of residents’ tax dollars.

— Elaine Parker, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

Travelers should be wary of unexpected obstacles littering the roadway as high winds cause trees and power lines to fall.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Opinion has changed, as the public has grown wary of AI and its ability to amass and synthesize many forms of data.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of wary

Adjective

Her heedful eyes meet those of a young Black girl in overalls and braids on the other side of the room.

— Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 9 Aug. 2023
That’s partly because retailers have grown less heedful about developing the necessary pipelines, a problem that’s worsened in recent years as retailers saw profits crushed by a push into low-margin e-commerce.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2023

Definition of heedful

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