Vocabulary
Vigilant
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Urdu meaning
چوکنا، ہوشیار، چوکس
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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This requires the presiding judge to be a vigilant supervisor, as the right of cross-examination is neither unlimited nor unrestrained, the judgement instructs.
Dawn Editorials —
The witness box
— 2026-03-09
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A teacher, a builder for sure, has to be extra vigilant in how he or she employs humour, but there can be no good teaching without some humour in the classroom.
Dawn Editorials —
Humour in classrooms
— 2026-02-13
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Users should refrain from posting in the group late at night and early in the morning unless it is absolutely necessary.Group admins should remain vigilant about what is being shared.
Dawn Editorials —
A new nuisance
— 2025-12-23
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The entire law-enforcement system had to be revamped to help build an understanding of intricate mutual legal assistance laws within police, the FIA and other institutions.Regulators had to become more vigilant.
Dawn Editorials —
Compliance dividends
— 2025-12-20
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For Pakistan, along with continuing the process of mediation facilitated by friendly states, there is also a need to remain vigilant at the border.
Dawn Editorials —
Afghan flare-up
— 2025-12-07
Synonyms
watchful, on the lookout, observant, sharp-eyed, keen-eyed, gimlet-eyed, eagle-eyed
Antonyms
negligent, inattentive
Curator example
“the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours”
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