thoughtfulness
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.
the quality of showing careful, thorough reflection: The thoughtfulness of your interview questions really helped all the participants get to know the candidate.
a contemplative or meditative state or quality; pensiveness: He stood looking down at them in gloomy thoughtfulness.
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
1Other words from thoughtfulness
- o·ver·thought·ful·ness, noun
- un·thought·ful·ness, noun
Words Nearby thoughtfulness
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How to use thoughtfulness in a sentence
Endowing the feverish, PR-patrolled world of presidential politics with thoughtfulness and poise—now that would be radical.
Inside The Secret World of London’s National Gallery | Tim Teeman | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRueful laughter from both men turned to thoughtfulness in Stittsworth.
The Strange, True Tale of the Old-Timey Goat Testicle-Implanting 'Governor' | Penny Lane | September 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was a biggish lad, with a boyish, slightly mischievous grin, and thoughtfulness and consideration were seamed in his character.
His attempts at thoughtfulness fall flat, especially when he attempts On Walden Pond-esque introspection and self-assessment.
His artistic thoughtfulness and precision are also evident in the 2009 collection Kazan on Directing.
"Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinIt 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. HolmesJulian read the letter many times; he was touched by its delicate and eloquent sorrow—its fine and chastened thoughtfulness.
Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. FarrarWith her usual thoughtfulness Aunt Affy asked no question concerning the letter.
Growing Up | Jennie M. DrinkwaterJack was very thoughtful; but his thoughtfulness now was of a different kind from his late moody silence.
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