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    hypervigilant
    /ˌhʌɪpəˈvɪdʒɪlənt/

    adjective

    • 1. extremely alert, careful, or cautious: "they had to be hypervigilant about keeping safe distances away from others in public spaces"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hypervigilantHypervigilant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Hypervigilant means extremely or excessively vigilant, highly or abnormally alert to potential danger or threat. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of hypervigilant from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  3. psychcentral.com › health › hypervigilanceWhat Is Hypervigilance and What Causes It? - Psych Central

    Sep 17, 2021 · Hypervigilance is a symptom of stress, anxiety, or PTSD that makes you highly alert and aware of your surroundings. Learn how to cope with hypervigilance, when it's useful, and when to seek professional help.

  4. www.healthline.com › health › hypervigilanceHypervigilance: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline

    Mar 21, 2023 · Hypervigilance is a state of increased alertness that can be caused by mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or schizophrenia. It can make you sensitive to your surroundings and perceive hidden dangers that are not real. Learn how to cope with hypervigilance and find treatment options.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHYPERVIGILANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Hypervigilant means always paying a lot of attention and trying to notice possible dangers, often more than is reasonable. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations in different languages.

  6. health.clevelandclinic.org › hypervigilanceWhat Is Hypervigilance? Causes and Examples - Cleveland Clinic...

    Nov 16, 2023 · The bottom line. Hypervigilance is what happens when our natural flight-or-flight instinct goes into overdrive. People who are hypervigilant are in a constant state of anxiety. It isn’t a ...

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › hypervigilantHYPERVIGILANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Hypervigilant definition: especially wary or alert. See examples of HYPERVIGILANT used in a sentence.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HypervigilanceHypervigilance - Wikipedia

    Hypervigilance is a condition in which the nervous system is inaccurately filtering sensory information and the individual is in an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity. This appears to be linked to a dysregulated nervous system which can often be caused by traumatic events or PTSD. [1]