OBSERVANT Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

observant

adjective

əb-ˈzər-vənt

Definition of observant

as in alert

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity if you were more observant, you would perceive that something is troubling her deeply

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as in focused

having the mind fixed on something observant viewers will notice that the position of hero's facial wound changes in the course of the scene

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Recent Examples of observant The Beth Din of America, a rabbinical court in New York City, arbitrates disputes for observant Jews under Jewish law. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 This is particularly important to them as religiously observant Jews, like most settlers. — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 Capable, observant, and seemingly out of place among the slow horses, Sid has secretly been assigned to keep an eye on River. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 While the hilarity quotient is high, Chinn also sneaks in observant commentary on class, race, and gender—and the chemistry among the four leads is absolutely off the charts. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for observant

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Adjective

Threats to the Carolinas The private AccuWeather service urged Carolinians to remain alert to possible flash flooding, mudslides and tornadoes Sunday into Sunday night.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Listeners need to remain alert to traffic, other people, and changes in the terrain, Stump cautions.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

Phil Jasper, president of Raytheon, said the company remains focused on increasing SM-6 availability.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
The captain's uncle, Kishorbhai Machchhar, told ABC News on Friday that the family still cannot believe how Smit managed to stay so calm and focused.

— Charlotte Gardiner, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of focused

Adjective

Labor advocates who have studied pesticide regulation say the oversight gaps and failures to impose stiffer fines underscore the need for more vigilant enforcement.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
But despite its appeal to tourists, the State Department is warning travelers to remain vigilant due to the threat of terrorism.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
An estimated 4,600 people cycled through the three-day event to hear stories, take part in tribal dances, taste indigenous foods, and become immersed in a culture native to the land.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of immersed

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.

— Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024

Definition of absorbed

Adjective

While CIOs and CTOs have been keeping a watchful eye on rogue AI agents from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other major AI labs, within enterprises, the bet on these autonomous systems is only getting bigger.

— John Kell, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Corie Walsh, 40, the Illinois mother accused of killing her 2-year-old son Barrett, entered a not guilty plea under the watchful eye of her husband, whom she is accused of attempting to poison.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
In the memo, Demings notes several commissioners were interested in funding UCF – which received TDT for the first time three years ago to build a bigger Roth Tower at the Acrisure Bounce House.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of interested

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