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Antonyms for watchful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : woch-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɒtʃ fəl

Definition of watchful

Origin : c.1500, waccheful, from watch (v.) + -ful. Related: Watchfulness.

adj on the lookout

Example sentences :

Robert's suspicions were lulled to sleep, and he ceased to be as vigilant and watchful as he had been.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

The Legislature is the watchful guardian over the public purse.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

The reports of the rifles and cannon kept every one alert and watchful.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

The regiment after salving its wounds resumed its watchful march.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Refreshed and watchful, the regiment rode away from Bellevue.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

She fed and warmed them, she was their wise and watchful keeper.
Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton

After that he was wary and watchful and full of his purpose.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

But virtue is ever triumphant, virtue is never deserted of the watchful care of heaven.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

I say again that no faith is needed to attain the certainty of a most watchful Providence.
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

Her rider was forced to keep a watchful eye and a close seat.
Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum

Synonyms for watchful

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