on the qui vive

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hip jazzed quick ready spirited

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slow uneducated

asleep drowsy lethargic sluggish weary

aware conscientious interested observant vigilant watchful

heedful

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careless inattentive negligent unaware

disregarding heedless ignorant inconsiderate neglectful neglecting unattentive

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at ease bold brave calm certain composed confident content cool courageous definite easygoing firm happy indubious laid-back nice peaceful quiet settled sound stable steady strong sure unafraid undoubted unfearful unworried

comfortable

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

impulsive negligent

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sleepy unaware

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careless certain inattentive incautious inconsiderate indiscreet negligent

foolish heedless rash reckless

attentive careful cautious observant suspicious vigilant wary

alert

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careless heedless inattentive incautious indiscreet rash thoughtless uncareful unobservant

negligent