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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.
Synonyms for THOUGHTFULNESS: kindness, consideration, considerateness, concern, carefulness, solicitude, lovingness, solicitousness; Antonyms of THOUGHTFULNESS: carelessness, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness, inconsideration, inconsiderateness.
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.
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.
adjective. uk / ˈθɔːt.f ə l / us / ˈθɑːt.f ə l / Add to word list. B2. carefully considering things: He has a thoughtful approach to his work. C2. quiet because you are thinking about something: You look thoughtful. kind and always thinking about how you can help other people: Thank you for calling when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you.
Definition of thoughtfulness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes. thought′ful·ly adv. thought′ful·ness n. Synonyms: thoughtful, considerate, attentive, solicitous. These adjectives mean having or showing concern for the well-being of others.
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.
1. adjective. If you are thoughtful, you are quiet and serious because you are thinking about something. Nancy, who had been thoughtful for some time, suddenly spoke. He was looking very thoughtful. She had a thoughtful expression on her face. Synonyms: reflective, pensive, contemplative, meditative More Synonyms of thoughtful.
