All watchful antonyms
watch·ful
W w adjective watchful
- overcautious — excessively or unnecessarily cautious: Sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business.
- observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
- observative — Observant; watchful.
- heeding — to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
- noticing — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- looking — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- overcareful — excessively or unduly careful.
adj watchful
- defensive — You use defensive to describe things that are intended to protect someone or something.
- advertent — paying attention; heedful
- intentive — Paying attention; attentive, heedful.
- clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.