tenty

adjective

ˈten-tē How to pronounce tenty (audio)
variants also tentie
Definition of tentynext
Scottish
as in alert
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity I warn ye now, ye best be tenty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenty
  1. alert
  2. awake
  3. vigilant
  4. watchful
  5. aware
  6. careful
Adjective
  • Prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, with officials urging hikers to stay alert and to avoid interacting with wildlife.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • These mindfulness behaviors included feeling connected to the present moment, noticing the emotions or sensations in one’s body, or having moments of feeling alert and aware.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of alert
Adjective
  • The Galaxy Watch 9 gives you a sleep score each morning, based on your sleep duration, deep sleep, REM sleep, time awake, and sleep latency.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The brain then jolts the body awake to restart breathing, and the cycle can repeat 5 to 100 times an hour.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of awake
Adjective
  • Vindman’s spokesperson told the Miami Herald that the campaign team is extra vigilant after figures on the right have followed and filmed him.
    — Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Palmer advised the public to stay vigilant for more updates from police.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigilant
Adjective
  • No matter where his assistant coaches went while at Alabama, former coach Nick Saban always had a watchful eye on his staff members who would sneak out of the office for a round of golf.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Under the watchful eye of head coach Andy Reid and his staff of NFL assistants, superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes put the offense through its paces.
    — Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • With elite experience and versatility, Cancelo is a bargain signing for Flick and Barça while already aware of how things work at the Spotify Camp Nou tactically and cultureally.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Drivers should pay extra attention while passing through work zones and be aware of all workers and repair equipment.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Adjective
  • However, Aldighieri advises marketers to be careful when changing tack.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • But Yoon is careful, with his characteristically spare, visceral imagery, to establish Etna’s early happiness.
    — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of careful
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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