on the qui vive
[ kee veev ]
Synonyms for on the qui vive
- aware
- conscientious
- interested
- observant
- vigilant
- watchful
- heedful
- alert
- all ears
- awake
- enrapt
- enthralled
- fascinated
- glued
- hanging on every word
- hooked
- immersed
- intent
- listening
- mindful
- on one's toes
- on the ball
- on the job
- on the lookout
- preoccupied
- regardful
- studious
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Antonyms for on the qui vive
- careless
- inattentive
- negligent
- unaware
- disregarding
- heedless
- ignorant
- inconsiderate
- neglectful
- neglecting
- unattentive
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adjectivecareful, watchfulRoget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.