unalert

Thân thiện

A driver who is unalert might miss a road sign.

Definition

Adjective: Not alert; not paying attention or watchful, especially to potential danger or important details. It describes a state of being inattentive, unaware, or unprepared.

Usage

The word "unalert" is used to describe a person, animal, or system that is not in a state of vigilance or readiness. It is the direct opposite of "alert." * It is often used in contexts involving safety, security, or situations requiring attention. * It can describe a temporary state or a more general characteristic.

Examples

• The unalert guard failed to notice the intruder.
• Driving while tired can make you unalert and slow your reaction time.
• The system remained unalert to the subtle changes in network traffic.

Advanced Usage

• "Unalert to": This is a common construction used to specify what the subject is not attentive to.
  • The hiker was unalert to the signs of changing weather.
• It can be used in formal or analytical writing to describe a lack of preparedness or awareness in a neutral, descriptive tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Alert (adj., v., n.): The direct antonym. Paying close attention; watchful.
• Unalerted (adj.): This is a different word meaning "not having been warned or informed." (e.g., )
• Inalert (adj.): A less common synonym for "unalert."

Synonyms

• Inattentive
• Unaware
• Unobservant
• Unvigilant
• Heedless

Antonyms

• Alert
• Attentive
• Vigilant
• Watchful
• Observant

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not alert to what is potentially dangerous

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unwatchful
• unvigilant