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Definitions

observant

[uhb-zur-vuhnt] / əbˈzɜr vənt /
ADJECTIVE
alert, watchful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attentive discerning discriminating intelligent mindful perceptive vigilant
WEAK
advertent alive bright clear-sighted comprehending considering contemplating correct deducing detecting discovering eager eagle-eyed heedful intentive interested keen not missing a trick obedient observative on one's toes on the ball penetrating questioning quick regardful searching sensitive sharp sharp-eyed surveying understanding wide-awake
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless heedless inattentive neglectful negligent unaware undiscriminating
WEAK
indifferent thoughtless unmindful unobservant unwatchful

Example Sentences

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I did, as someone who went from partially observant American Protestantism to Anglicanism to the Catholic Church.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Ravens are so observant of the landscape that they don't step into traps easily," says Loretto.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

The international research team attached tiny GPS trackers to 69 ravens -- an impressive number considering the painstaking work in trapping the particularly observant birds.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Instead, she carries a quiet authority, observant and grounded.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

He took in everything solemnly with his wide-eyed, observant gaze and made the decision himself.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.