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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/

Korean meaning: 다른 사람의 감정과 필요를 세심하게 배려하는 성품

Korean pronunciation: **쏘**트풀니스

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

thoughtfulness concept
💡 Concept

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

thoughtfulness rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Thoughtfulness wraps around thoughtless moments with gentle softness

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈθɔːtfəlnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈθɔːtfʊlnəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootthought
Suffix--ful

Origin

고대 영어 'thought(생각)'에서 시작되어, 중세 영어를 거쳐 현재의 형태가 되었습니다. '생각하다'라는 기본 개념에서 '타인을 생각하는 마음'으로 의미가 발전했습니다.

🎵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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