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ADJECTIVE

expectant

Synonyms

WEAK

alert anticipative anxious apprehensive awaiting breathless eager expecting hopeful hoping in suspense on edge on tenterhooks prepared raring ready vigilant waiting waiting on watchful with bated breath

ADJECTIVE

vigilant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious attentive aware cautious circumspect keen observant wary

WEAK

acute agog alert guarded looking to on alert on guard on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive on toes open-eyed sharp sleepless unsleeping waiting on wakeful wide-awake with eyes peeled with weather eye open

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet rash thoughtless unaware uncareful unobservant

WEAK

impulsive negligent

Example Sentences

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"My husband saw it advertised that they were looking for volunteers and I've joined it from day one."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

As demand for AI climbs, hyperscalers such as Anthropic, Google and Meta are looking for infrastructure that ties in all their needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Those looking for a step up from Myrtle Beach can try Hilton Head Island, which is known for its paved bike trails and bright-green golf courses.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The mahi mahi ceviche and classic lomo saltado are also worth ordering if you’re looking for a broader introduction to the menu.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Unfortunately, because I’d said that, I couldn’t go out and start looking for another job.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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