hypervigilance
/ˌhaɪpərˈvɪdʒələns/
noun
- A state of being extremely alert and watchful for possible danger, often seen in people with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- The soldier's hypervigilance helped him notice a hidden trap on the path.
- After the accident, she experienced hypervigilance, constantly checking her surroundings for threats.
- Hypervigilance can be exhausting because the brain never fully relaxes.
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