looking out
Peering through window
Looking out is directing one's gaze outward, typically through a window or opening: She stood looking out at the rain.
The phrase often implies watchfulness or anticipation: He spent the afternoon looking out for the mail carrier.
To be looking out for someone means watching over their interests or welfare: Don't worry—I'm looking out for you.
Keenly aware of danger
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- attentivePaying close notice
- observantNoticing things readily
- awareHaving knowledge of
scanning · surveying · gazing · peering · scouting · monitoring · keeping watch · on guard
Glass-fitted wall opening
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- overlookMiss or commanding view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- panoramaUnobstructed wide-angle view
horizon · scenery · landscape · viewpoint · observation deck · watchtower · rooftop · terrace
Providing attention and support
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- watching overGuarding or protecting attentively
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- custodianGuardian of a place
defender · sheltering · nurturing · minding · tending · shielding · supporting · advocating
vigilant
Keenly aware of danger
aware · scanning · surveying · gazing · peering · scouting · monitoring · keeping watch · on guard · eagle-eyed
window
Glass-fitted wall opening
panorama · horizon · scenery · landscape · viewpoint · observation deck · watchtower · rooftop · terrace · porch
caring for
Providing attention and support
- safeguardingPreventing harm or loss
- watching overGuarding or protecting attentively
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
custodian · defender · sheltering · nurturing · minding · tending · shielding · supporting · advocating · championing
wary
Guardedly alert
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- prudentExercising sound judgment
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
guarded · heedful · mindful · chary · leery · on alert · defensive · streetwise · savvy
looking outlooking in
looking inward · introspection · self-reflection · self-examination · turning inward
looking outneglecting
Failing to attend to
ignoring · disregarding · overlooking · turning a blind eye · abandoning
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