thoughtfulness

[ thawt-fuhl-nis ]
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noun
  1. the characteristic or habit of anticipating and being attentive to the needs and interests of others: I was touched by the thoughtfulness of the busy waitress, who rushed to open the heavy door for me when I left.

  2. the quality of showing careful, thorough reflection: The thoughtfulness of your interview questions really helped all the participants get to know the candidate.

  1. a contemplative or meditative state or quality; pensiveness: He stood looking down at them in gloomy thoughtfulness.

  2. the quality of being careful, heedful, or mindful (usually followed by of): Solving problems requires not just knowledge of advanced technology, but thoughtfulness of context and application.

Origin of thoughtfulness

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Other words from thoughtfulness

  • o·ver·thought·ful·ness, noun
  • un·thought·ful·ness, noun

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How to use thoughtfulness in a sentence

  • "Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.

  • It is too handsome for me; but I shall always keep it, and be glad for the thoughtfulness which prompted the lady to send it.

    The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes
  • Julian read the letter many times; he was touched by its delicate and eloquent sorrow—its fine and chastened thoughtfulness.

    Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. Farrar
  • With her usual thoughtfulness Aunt Affy asked no question concerning the letter.

    Growing Up | Jennie M. Drinkwater
  • Jack was very thoughtful; but his thoughtfulness now was of a different kind from his late moody silence.