thoughtfulness
Use Thoughtfulness in a sentence
fəlRelated forms
thought·ful·ly, adverb
thought·ful·ness, noun
o·ver·thought·ful, adjective
o·ver·thought·ful·ly, adverb
o·ver·thought·ful·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. attentive, solicitous. Thoughtful, considerate mean taking thought for the comfort and the good of others. Thoughtful implies providing little attentions, offering services, or in some way looking out for the comfort or welfare of others: It was thoughtful of you to send the flowers. Considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.
1. attentive, solicitous. Thoughtful, considerate mean taking thought for the comfort and the good of others. Thoughtful implies providing little attentions, offering services, or in some way looking out for the comfort or welfare of others: It was thoughtful of you to send the flowers. Considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | considerate in the treatment of other people |
| 2. | showing careful thought |
| 3. | pensive; reflective |
| 'thoughtfully | |
| —adv | |
| 'thoughtfulness | |
| —n | |
| thoughtful (ˈθɔːtfʊl) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | considerate in the treatment of other people |
| 2. | showing careful thought |
| 3. | pensive; reflective |
| 'thoughtfully | |
| —adv | |
| 'thoughtfulness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
thoughtful
c.1200, "contemplative," from thought + -ful. Also in M.E., "prudent; moody, anxious." Meaning "showing consideration for others" is from 1851. (Cf. thoughtless.)
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
All the angst is glossed over in her laugh and maniacal thoughtfulness.
The main courses are perhaps too straightforward, albeit cooked with thoughtfulness and nuance.
They are generally praised for their thoughtfulness.
Most likely to give a particular action the air of thoughtfulness even though only immediate returns are being considered.
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