Alertness: meaning, definitions and examples

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alertness

 

[ əˈlərtnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental state

The quality of being vigilant and aware of one's surroundings; the state of being attentive and observant.

Synonyms

attentiveness, awareness, vigilance.

Examples of usage

  • Her alertness prevented a potential accident on the road.
  • His alertness to detail impressed his boss during the presentation.
Context #2 | Noun

health

A state of readiness to respond quickly to stimuli or situations; the ability to react promptly and effectively.

Synonyms

quickness, readiness, responsiveness.

Examples of usage

  • The medication increased her alertness and energy levels.
  • The soldiers were trained to maintain their alertness at all times.

Translations

Translations of the word "alertness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alerta

🇮🇳 चेतावनी

🇩🇪 Wachsamkeit

🇮🇩 kewaspadaan

🇺🇦 пильність

🇵🇱 czujność

🇯🇵 警戒

🇫🇷 vigilance

🇪🇸 alerta

🇹🇷 uyanıklık

🇰🇷 경계

🇸🇦 يقظة

🇨🇿 bdělost

🇸🇰 bdelosť

🇨🇳 警觉

🇸🇮 budnost

🇮🇸 árvekni

🇰🇿 қырағылық

🇬🇪 სიფრთხილე

🇦🇿 ehtiyatlılıq

🇲🇽 alerta

Etymology

The word 'alertness' originated from the Latin word 'alerta', meaning 'vigilant'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of being alert has always been valued in human history, from ancient civilizations to modern times, as it is essential for survival and success in various situations.

See also: alert, alerter, alerting, alertly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,960, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.