watchfulness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество быть бдительным, характеризующееся пристальным и непрерывным вниманием или настороженностью.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being watchful, characterized by paying close and continuous attention or vigilant attentiveness.

uncountable

1. Close and continuous attentionB2formal

   The act of paying careful and uninterrupted attention to something or someone.

   Бдительность

   • The security guard's watchfulness prevented a break-in.
   • Her watchfulness during the experiment ensured accurate results.
   • The teacher's watchfulness helped spot the student's confusion early.

   Synonymsalertnessattentionattentivenessheedmonitoringobservationsurveillancevigilance

   Antonymscarelessnessdisregardinattentionneglect

2. Vigilant attentivenessB2formal

   A state of being alert and ready to notice potential dangers or opportunities.

   Бдительность

   • The hiker's watchfulness saved him from stepping on a snake.
   • Parents must maintain watchfulness when their children are near water.
   • The watchfulness of the night staff kept the facility secure.

   Synonymsalertnessattentivenessawarenesscircumspectionvigilance

   Antonymscarelessnessinattentivenessnegligence