qui vive

The phrase “qui vive” has 3 syllables: qui vi-ve

It's pronounced as /kiː ˈviːv/

What is synonym and antonym for qui vive?

In the thesaurus, “qui vive” has 22 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for qui vive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for qui vive

alert
alertness
aliveness
attentiveness
awareness
care
carefulness
cautiousness
chariness
consciousness
heedfulness
mindfulness
preparation
readiness
receptiveness
receptivity
red alert
sensitivity
vigilance
wariness
watch
watchfulness

Antonyms for qui vive

absentmindedness
absorption
abstraction
carelessness
daydreaming
daze
distraction
engrossment
heedlessness
inattention
inattentiveness
inobservance
obliviousness
preoccupation
unawareness
unconsciousness
unwariness

Meanings of qui vive

noun
1. A state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle.

Example Sentences

The soldiers remained on qui vive throughout the night, alert for any signs of enemy movement.
During the security briefing, the chief instructed everyone to stay on qui vive for any unusual activity.
Her constant qui vive kept her ahead in the competitive business environment.
Living in a bustling city, one must always be on qui vive to navigate through the crowded streets.
The detectives were on qui vive as they waited for the suspect to make a move.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to qui vive, such as: absentmindedness, absorption, abstraction, alert, alertness, aliveness, attentiveness.

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