Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

VIGILANT

Watchful

The most appropriate synonym of the word vigilant is watchful.

• Vigilant means to be alert and on the lookout for danger or trouble.
• Negligent means careless or unmindful.
• Inattentive means not paying attention.
• Watchful means keeping careful watch over something.
• Careless means not taking care or being careful.

Vigilant and watchful are both adjectives that mean to be alert and on the lookout for danger or trouble. However, vigilant has a stronger connotation of being constantly alert, while watchful can simply mean to be paying attention.