watchfulness
/ˈwɒtʃflnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwɑːtʃflnəs/ (ame, ipa)
watchfulness — noun
1. the state of staying mentally alert and observing carefully so that signs of dan
the state of staying mentally alert and observing carefully so that signs of danger, trouble, or change are noticed early
Cyrus's watchfulness kept the toddler away from the hot stove.
watchfulness prevents a household accident
On the night hike, Sana's watchfulness caught a loose bridge plank.
watchfulness helps notice danger during travel
Watchfulness at the border station helped officers spot the hidden fuel cans.
Brooke thanked the nurse for her watchfulness after the baby's fever rose.
Years of watchfulness made Gabriel quick to notice smoke in the hallway.
- vigilance
more formal and more strongly focused on guarding against threats
- alertness
stresses quick readiness to react, not just sustained watching
- attentiveness
broader and softer; it does not always imply danger or risk
- inattentiveness
means failing to notice what is happening around you
- complacency
suggests feeling too safe to keep watching carefully
文法句型
show watchfulness
watchfulness in + noun
watchfulness over + noun
用法筆記
Usually describes steady attention over a period of time, especially when someone is guarding, supervising, or checking for possible trouble. It often appears with verbs like show, require, or maintain and suggests sustained monitoring rather than a sudden reaction.