noun
- plural of overalertness; the quality or state of being excessively or overly alert or vigilant
Usage: typically used in formal or technical contexts; often refers to a heightened state of awareness that may be counterproductive or exhausting
Examples
- The security team's overalertnesses during the event led to unnecessary interventions.
- Patients with anxiety disorders sometimes experience overalertnesses that interfere with daily functioning.
- The coach warned against overalertnesses that could cause players to second-guess their instincts.
- Multiple overalertnesses in the workplace can create a tense and unproductive environment.
- Trauma survivors may develop overalertnesses as a protective mechanism.