THOUGHTFULNESS Definition & Meaning

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thoughtfulness

[thawt-fuhl-nis]

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noun

the characteristic or habit of anticipating and being attentive to the needs and interests of others.
I was touched by the thoughtfulness of the busy waitress, who rushed to open the heavy door for me when I left.
the quality of showing careful, thorough reflection.
The thoughtfulness of your interview questions really helped all the participants get to know the candidate.
a contemplative or meditative state or quality; pensiveness.
He stood looking down at them in gloomy thoughtfulness.
the quality of being careful, heedful, or mindful (usually followed by of).
Solving problems requires not just knowledge of advanced technology, but thoughtfulness of context and application.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

overthoughtfulness noun
unthoughtfulness noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of thoughtfulness¹

thoughtful ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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“I just think it really captures her whimsy, her thoughtfulness, her creativity and the joy,” Carlip adds, about the house and book alike.

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DecantPlanet threw in three free vials and a signed, handwritten note on the receipt, a touch that further convinces me of the thoughtfulness of scent lovers.

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I think there’s nothing off limits, because it’s really about execution and thoughtfulness.

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There's a thoughtfulness and a subtle sophistication to a chilled dish: it’s curated, it’s careful, it’s precise.

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“And there’s a balance. … There’s a lot of thoughtfulness that has to go into all of these decisions to make that happen.”

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