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    attentiveness
    /əˈtɛntɪvnɪs/

    noun

    • 1. the action of paying close attention to something: "half the children who ate the cereal showed no improvement in attentiveness"

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  2. the quality of being helpful and taking care of others: Parents worry over a school’s quality and the attentiveness of its staff. A condolence note should give a sense of caring and attentiveness to the person to whom it's being sent. See. attentive. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. 1. : mindful, observant. attentive to what he is doing. 2. : heedful of the comfort of others : solicitous. an attentive waitress. 3. : offering attentions in or as if in the role of a suitor. an attentive boyfriend. attentively adverb. attentiveness noun. Synonyms. absorbed. deep. engrossed. enthralled. focused. focussed. immersed. intent.

  4. Attentiveness definition: the ability and inclination to pay attention, as to a speaker, a task, information, events, etc.. See examples of ATTENTIVENESS used in a sentence.

  5. uk / əˈten.tɪv / us / əˈten.t̬ɪv / attentive adjective (LISTENING) Add to word list. listening carefully: an attentive audience. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Cautious and vigilant. abundance. an abundance of caution idiom. askance. attentively. attentiveness. diligent about something/doing something. discreet. due diligence.

  6. Jun 14, 2024 · 1. paying attention; listening carefully; observant. 2. (postpositive; often foll by to) careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about) she was always attentive to his needs. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'attentiveness' in a sentence. attentiveness.

  7. the trait of being observant and paying attention. see more. noun. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others. see more. noun. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) “his attentiveness to her wishes”. synonyms: heed, paying attention, regard.

  8. 1. Paying close attention; alert or observant: an attentive listener; attentive to detail. See Synonyms at careful. 2. Showing care for the needs or desires of others; caring or courteous. See Synonyms at thoughtful. at·ten′tive·ly adv. at·ten′tive·ness n.

  9. attentiveness (to somebody) the quality of being helpful and making sure that people have what they need. He shows genuine attentiveness to others.

  10. Jun 16, 2024 · 1. adjective. If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done . The vast majority of the attentive audience applauded these sentiments. He wishes the government would be more attentive to detail in their response. Synonyms: intent, listening, concentrating, careful More Synonyms of attentive.

  11. thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host. attentive. / əˈtɛntɪv / adjective. paying attention; listening carefully; observant. postpositiveoften foll byto careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about) she was always attentive to his needs. Discover More. Derived Forms. atˈtentively, adverb.