Vocabulary
Vigilance
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Urdu meaning
نگرانی،ہوشیاری، چوکسی،نگہبانی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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The party is demanding the transfer of these individuals to proper medical facilities and for the ailing leaders to be given access to their personal physicians so that they may be treated with more vigilance and care.
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Jailed PTI leaders
— 2026-04-15
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Securing the border is essential, but internal vigilance is equally important.
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Bannu bombing
— 2026-04-05
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The challenge is not simply to implement another set of reforms, but to reclaim the idea of the state as a neutral, accountable and lawful custodian of public interest a task that demands both political courage and civic vigilance.
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Governing beyond diagnosis
— 2026-02-07
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These facts alone justify vigilance.
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Constant vigilance
— 2026-01-30
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Those who attempt to expose strong-arm tactics today face familiar reprisals: loss of advertisements, government pressure, accusations of being unpatriotic, and even direct threats.Yet vigilance makes all the difference.
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`Good night and good luck`
— 2026-01-11
Synonyms
watchfulness, careful observation, surveillance, attentiveness, attention, alertness
Antonyms
indifference, neglect, carelessness
Curator example
“security duties that demand long hours of vigilance”
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