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Thoughtfulness

/-fʊl-/

Thoughtful and considerate attention.

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📖 Definitions of "Thoughtfulness"

noun

1
Thoughtful and considerate attention.
2
Careful deliberation before action.

🔄 Synonyms of "Thoughtfulness"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
musingnoun	thought, meditation, contemplation
ruminationnoun	(figuratively) Deep thought or consideration.
reflectionnoun	The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
contemplationnoun	The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
considerationnoun	The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
reflexionnoun	(grammar, linguistics) An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.
meditationnoun	Any of various types of achieving more or less altered states of consciousness, such as vacancy of mind or prolonged contemplation on a single sensation or thought, through relaxed or focused mental and physical activity generally of a nonstrenuous and non–substance-induced nature.
consideratenessnoun	The characteristic of being considerate.

↔️ Antonyms of "Thoughtfulness"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
thoughtlessnessnoun	heedless disregard for the consequences of one's actions
inconsiderationnoun	Lack of due consideration; inattention to consequences, thoughtlessness.
unthoughtfulnessnoun	The state or condition of being unthoughtful.
inconsideratenessnoun	The condition of being inconsiderate

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thoughtfulness"

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Word	Definition
consideratenessnoun	The characteristic of being considerate.
considerationnoun	The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
meditationnoun	Any of various types of achieving more or less altered states of consciousness, such as vacancy of mind or prolonged contemplation on a single sensation or thought, through relaxed or focused mental and physical activity generally of a nonstrenuous and non–substance-induced nature.
contemplationnoun	The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
musingnoun	thought, meditation, contemplation
reflexionnoun	(grammar, linguistics) An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.
reflectionnoun	The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
ruminationnoun	(figuratively) Deep thought or consideration.
attentionnoun	(uncountable) Mental focus.
sensitivitynoun	The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
tactnoun	Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing.
thoughtfullnessnoun	Archaic form of thoughtfulness. [Thoughtful and considerate attention.]
care and attentionnoun	Attentiveness.
noticenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
tender loving carenoun	Considerate and compassionate care, especially as given by nurses when no other treatment is of use.
tender-mindednessnoun	Alternative form of tendermindedness. [The state or quality of being tenderminded.]
solicitudenoun	The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
tendernoun	The inner flight muscle (pectoralis minor) of poultry.
respectnoun	(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
assiduitynoun	Great and persistent toil or effort.