hypervigilant

[ hahy-per-vij-uh-luhnt ]

adjective

1. especially wary or alert:

   All high school and college coaches need to be hypervigilant about suspected brain injuries.

2. overly sensitive and reactive to stimuli:

   PTSD sufferers may experience nightmares and heightened anxiety, and they may be hypervigilant and develop an increased startle response.

Other Words From

• hy·per·vig·i·lant·ly adverb
• hy·per·vig·i·lant·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypervigilant¹

hyper- ( def ) + vigilant ( def )

Example Sentences

“We remain vigilant in making any necessary adjustments recommended by health officials moving forward as the care of our residents remains our top priority,” her statement said.

From Washington Post

Car dealerships or any automotive speciality store for that matter, also need to be vigilant regarding the ADA.

From Search Engine Land

We must remain vigilant, within our programs and in our communities, to prevent the spread of the virus and to manage activities that contribute to these interruptions.

From Washington Post

Until then, we need to remain vigilant as we continue to wear our masks, keep a physical distance of at least six feet from others, wash your hands, and avoid crowds indoors.

From Fortune

As always, we encourage members of the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

From Washington Post