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- Dictionarythoughtfulness/ˈθɔːtf(ʊ)lnəs/
noun
- 1. the state of being absorbed in thought: "his face became strange with thoughtfulness"
- 2. consideration for the needs of other people: "her generosity and thoughtfulness was unbounded"
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the quality of being kind and thinking about other people's needs: I appreciate your thoughtfulness. the quality of thinking carefully about how to do something so that it is effective: It works if there's planning and thoughtfulness before the process begins. See. thoughtful. Fewer examples.
Thoughtfulness definition: the characteristic or habit of anticipating and being attentive to the needs and interests of others. See examples of THOUGHTFULNESS used in a sentence.
Someone who considers other people's feelings has the quality of thoughtfulness. It takes real thoughtfulness to comfort a friend who's recently lost his pet cat.
Synonyms for THOUGHTFULNESS: kindness, consideration, considerateness, concern, carefulness, solicitude, lovingness, solicitousness; Antonyms of THOUGHTFULNESS: carelessness, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness, inconsideration, inconsiderateness
the state of thinking carefully about something: A steady gaze reflects thoughtfulness. the quality of being kind and thinking about other people's needs: I appreciate your thoughtfulness. the quality of thinking carefully about how to do something so that it is effective: It works if there's planning and thoughtfulness before the process begins.
adj. 1. a. Given to careful thought; reflective: Every thoughtful person should read the article. b. Engrossed in thought: She was thoughtful the whole way home on the bus. 2. Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought: a thoughtful essay. 3.
1. a. : absorbed in thought : meditative. b. : characterized by careful reasoned thinking. a thoughtful essay. 2. a. : having thoughts : heedful. became thoughtful about religion. : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others. a kind and thoughtful friend. thoughtfully. ˈthȯt-fə-lē. adverb.
adjective. us / ˈθɔt·fəl / Add to word list. tending to think seriously about things: You’re looking very thoughtful – what’s on your mind? Thoughtful also means showing care and consideration in how you treat other people: "Oh, how thoughtful of you," Dina said, opening the gift.
Thoughtfulness definition: the characteristic or habit of anticipating and being attentive to the needs and interests of others. See examples of THOUGHTFULNESS used in a sentence.
Definition of thoughtfulness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
