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thoughtfulnessthe quality of being considerate and careful about other people's feelings and needs

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being considerate and careful about other people's feelings and needs

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/

Example Sentences

  • His thoughtfulness in remembering everyone's birthday made him the most popular person in the office.
  • The cat's 'thoughtfulness' in bringing dead mice to my bed every morning is both touching and terrifying.
  • Teachers appreciate students who show thoughtfulness by cleaning the classroom without being asked.

thoughtfulness

NOUN

[/ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/]

the quality of being considerate and careful about other people's feelings and needs

Her thoughtfulness brightened her friend's difficult day.
💡 Concept

Her thoughtfulness brightened her friend's difficult day.

The nurse's thoughtfulness comforted every patient. (💭 Think of Others + ❤️ Show Kindness → Thoughtfulness)
🧠 Mnemonic

The nurse's thoughtfulness comforted every patient. (💭 Think of Others + ❤️ Show Kindness → Thoughtfulness)

Her thoughtfulness inspired gratefulness and encouraged helpfulness in everyone.
🎵 Rhyme

Her thoughtfulness inspired gratefulness and encouraged helpfulness in everyone.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈθɔːtfʊlnəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootthought
Suffix--ful

🎵Rhyme

fullnessthoughtlesssoftness
fullness
thoughtless
softness

🔗Collocations

show thoughtfulness
thoughtfulness and kindness
genuine thoughtfulness
lack of thoughtfulness
thoughtfulness towards others
appreciate someone's thoughtfulness

📝Examples

His thoughtfulness in remembering everyone's birthday made him the most popular person in the office.

😄 Fun example

The cat's 'thoughtfulness' in bringing dead mice to my bed every morning is both touching and terrifying.

Teachers appreciate students who show thoughtfulness by cleaning the classroom without being asked.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's thoughtfulness knew no bounds - she even packed snacks for my imaginary friend.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

considerationkindnesscareattentivenesscompassion

Antonyms

thoughtlessnessinconsiderationselfishness

Related

mindfulnessempathygenerositycourtesysensitivity

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