Hypervigilant


[vij-uh-luh nt] /ˈvɪdʒ ə lənt/

adjective
1.
keenly watchful to detect danger; wary:
a vigilant sentry.
2.
ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful.
/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
adjective
1.
keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious
adj.

late 15c., from Latin vigilantia “wakefulness,” from vigilia (see vigil). Related: Vigilantly.

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