watchful

• Qualifie une personne qui reste attentive et suit de près ce qui se passe, surtout pour éviter un danger ou une erreur.

Describes someone who is alert and paying close attention to what is happening, especially to avoid danger or mistakes.

1. Closely observantB2formal

   Engaged in or accustomed to close observation; paying careful attention to what is happening.

   attentif

   • The watchful guard noticed the suspicious movement.
   • She remained watchful during the entire negotiation.
   • Parents should be watchful of their children's online activities.

   Synonymesalertattentiveawareobservanton guardvigilantwary

   Antonymesheedlessinattentivenegligentobliviousunobservant

2. Sleepless or wakefulC1formalbritish

   Experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; unable to sleep.

   éveillé, qui ne dort pas

   • He spent a watchful night waiting for news.
   • The watchful hours before dawn seemed endless.
   • She lay watchful in her bed, listening to the rain.

   Synonymessleeplessunsleepingwakeful