heightened

A situation where feelings of mistrust or hostility are more intense than usual.

An increased level of measures taken to protect a place or person.

An increased probability of something bad or dangerous happening.

A more acute ability to feel, see, hear, smell, or taste.

A greater level of consciousness or knowledge about something.

A state of feeling emotions more strongly than usual.

A stronger than usual belief that something will happen.

A level of mental or emotional strain or tension that is greater than normal.

An increased or more intense level of action or movement.

A situation where rivalry or competition has become more intense.

An ability to notice or understand things more keenly than usual.

A state of increased readiness and watchfulness.

A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness that is stronger than normal.

An increased degree of being sensitive to something, physically or emotionally.

The state of paying closer and more careful attention than usual, especially to possible dangers.

More intense or vivid color, often in someone's face due to emotion.