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Definition of overalertness

overalertness

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.əˈlɝːt.nəs/
o · ver · a · lert · ness
Adverb:overalertly
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Adjective:overalert
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overalertness Lexical Profile

overalertness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or condition of being excessively vigilant, watchful, or sensitive to potential threats; hypervigilance.

Example

"After the stressful ordeal, her persistent overalertness made it impossible for her to get a restful night's sleep."

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• Rhymes for overalertness

• Nearby Words

overaged
overaggressive
overaggressively
overalertness
overall
overalls
overambition

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'over-' (excessive) with the adjective 'alert' (derived from the Italian military phrase 'all'erta', meaning 'on the watch') and the suffix '-ness' (indicating a state or condition).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overalertness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overalertness
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