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Antonyms for on the qui vive


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kee veev
Phonetic Transcription : ki ˈviv



Definition of on the qui vive

Origin :
  • 1726, in on the qui vive "on the alert," from French qui voulez-vous qui vive? sentinel's challenge, "whom do you wish to live," literally "(long) live who?" In other words, "whose side are you on?" (The answer might be Vive la France, Vive le roi, etc.).
  • As in attentive : adj concentrating
  • As in uneasy : adj awkward, uncomfortable
  • As in vigilant : adj careful, watchful
  • As in wakeful : adj alert, restless
  • As in wary : adj careful, cautious
  • As in watchful : adj on the lookout
  • As in open-eyed : adj alert
  • As in unsleeping : adj wakeful
  • As in alert : adj attentive, lively

Synonyms for on the qui vive

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