Vocabulary
Vigilant
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Urdu meaning
چوکنا، ہوشیار، چوکس
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- We face two major militant insurgencies in KP and Balochistan while a hostile neighbour to the east, and an unreliable regime in Kabul, mean we must constantly remain vigilant.
- It must also remain vigilant against foreign pressure.
- While the state engages with clerics every year to ensure that no hate speech is used during religious gatherings, it must also keep a vigilant eye on social media.
- To navigate these changes effectively, a vigilant and focused oversight framework is essential.
- While hostile actors in the region may well be supporting terrorist groups, Pakistan must remain vigilant to thwart fresh threats.
Synonyms
watchful, on the lookout, observant, sharp-eyed, keen-eyed, gimlet-eyed, eagle-eyed
Antonyms
negligent, inattentive
Curator example
“the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours”
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