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    thought·ful·ness
    /ˈTHôtfəlnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the state of being absorbed in thought: "his face became strange with thoughtfulness"
    • 2. consideration for the needs of other people: "her generosity and thoughtfulness was unbounded"

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  2. Synonyms for THOUGHTFULNESS: kindness, consideration, considerateness, concern, carefulness, solicitude, lovingness, solicitousness; Antonyms of THOUGHTFULNESS: carelessness, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness, inconsideration, inconsiderateness.

  3. the quality of being kind and thinking about other people's needs: I appreciate your thoughtfulness. the quality of thinking carefully about how to do something so that it is effective: It works if there's planning and thoughtfulness before the process begins. See. thoughtful. Fewer examples.

  4. Thoughtfulness definition: the characteristic or habit of anticipating and being attentive to the needs and interests of others. See examples of THOUGHTFULNESS used in a sentence.

  5. Someone who considers other people's feelings has the quality of thoughtfulness. It takes real thoughtfulness to comfort a friend who's recently lost his pet cat.

  6. : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others. a kind and thoughtful friend. thoughtfully. ˈthȯt-fə-lē. adverb. thoughtfulness noun. Synonyms. attentive. considerate. kind. solicitous. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

  7. the quality of being kind and thinking about other people's needs: I appreciate your thoughtfulness. the quality of thinking carefully about how to do something so that it is effective: It works if there's planning and thoughtfulness before the process begins. See. thoughtful. Fewer examples.

  8. Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes. thought′ful·ly adv. thought′ful·ness n. Synonyms: thoughtful, considerate, attentive, solicitous. These adjectives mean having or showing concern for the well-being of others.