Synonyms of vigilance

vigilance

noun

ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s 

as in watchfulness

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

eternal vigilance is the price of freedom

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vigilance

This underscores the importance of user vigilance and proactive security practices. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025

At a time when cyber risks are ever-present, vigilance, education and investment in security measures are essential. —Anri Amir David, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris received the prestigious NAACP’s Chairman’s Award and spoke about the need for resilience and vigilance during the next four years of Trump’s presidency. —Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 24 Feb. 2025

The publication of Hitler’s Mein Kampf is banned, as are various forms of hate speech, which the German authorities tend to police with greater vigilance than their European peers—and certainly their American ones. —Simon Shuster/berlin, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025