hypovigilance

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noun

A state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored.

“the hypovigilance of long-distance drivers”

Opposite
hypervigilance
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Meanings

nounhypovigilance (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored.

    the hypovigilance of long-distance drivers

    Antonyms: hypervigilance

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored.

Opposite
hypervigilance

Origin

From hypo- + vigilance.

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APA

hypovigilance. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypovigilance

MLA

“hypovigilance.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypovigilance. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hypovigilance,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hypovigilance.

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