watchfulness
nounUK /ˈwɒtʃfəlnəs/
US /ˈwɑːtʃfəlnəs/
Watchfulness is when you pay close attention to keep someone or something safe.
The lifeguard's watchfulness kept the children safe in the pool.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of staying awake and alert to notice danger.
His watchfulness at night helped him spot the fox near the henhouse.
3. Careful attention to detail while doing a task.
The nurse's watchfulness caught a mistake in the medicine chart.
4. The habit of looking after someone or something with care.
The watchfulness of the older sister kept her little brother out of trouble.