ATTENTIVENESS Definition & Meaning

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attentiveness

[uh-ten-tiv-nis]

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noun

the ability and inclination to pay attention, as to a speaker, a task, information, events, etc..
Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of clerical accuracy and attentiveness to detail.
the quality of being considerate of others and their needs; thoughtfulness; courtesy.
Her exceptional care and attentiveness toward her patients is renowned.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

overattentiveness noun
unattentiveness noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of attentiveness¹

First recorded in 1545–55; attentive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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We must cultivate a critical consciousness rooted in attentiveness: to history, to the structures of power, to the unseen and the silenced.

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Alert to his attentiveness, but unsettled by both his remove and my growing interest, I risked reaching out again, this time about remodeling my garage.

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Rather than cover their ears, players praised Bieniemy’s attentiveness and said he offered as much praise as criticism.

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She was impressed by his manner, his dedication and attentiveness.

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These factors are shaped by earlier experiences and also depend on inner states like our behavioral activity and our vigilance or attentiveness -- often collectively known as "arousal."

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attentively attenuant

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