on the qui vive

The phrase “on the qui vive” has 4 syllables: on the qui vive

It's pronounced as /ɑn ðə kwi viv/


What is synonym and antonym for on the qui vive?

In the thesaurus, “on the qui vive” has 162 synonyms and 87 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for on the qui vive along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for on the qui vive

Antonyms for on the qui vive

Meanings of on the qui vive

  • adverb
    1. In a state of heightened vigilance, especially prior to battle.

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers remained on the qui vive throughout the night, expecting an ambush.
  • During the press conference, the journalist was on the qui vive for any signs of dishonesty.
  • You need to stay on the qui vive when walking through that neighborhood after dark.
  • Ever since the break-in, she’s been on the qui vive for any unusual sounds.
  • The security team was on the qui vive the entire event, scanning for potential threats.

On this page you'll find 249 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to on the qui vive, such as: absent, absentminded, absorbed, abstracted, active, acute, afraid.

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