watchful
pronunciation
How to pronounce watchful in British English:
UK [ˈwɒtʃfl]
How to pronounce watchful in American English:
US [ˈwɑtʃfl]
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- Adjective:
- carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
- experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
Word Origin
- watchful (adj.)
- c. 1500, waccheful, from watch (v.) + -ful. Related: Watchfulness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Skeptics abound , watchful parents are everywhere .
- 2. Elizabeth dozier , the new principal , keeps a watchful eye .
- 3. Armoured personnel carriers shuttle troops under the watchful gaze of snipers .
- 4. Tucked away from the watchful eye of local authorities , rutledge lane is a magnet for young would-be artists honing their craft .
- 5. Away from the airport and other secure enclaves , the shattered capital is springing back to life under the watchful eye of au troops . The private sector is flourishing and money is pouring in from the somali diaspora .