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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of thoughtfulness¹

thoughtful ( def ) + -ness ( def )

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There's danger, as well, in equating subtlety with thoughtfulness.

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"The kind thoughtfulness of a passing stranger saved you and the people you targeted", the judge said.

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E. Alex Jung’s piece on Alvarez is commendable for many reasons, but in particular for its commitment to examining the histories of the people involved with clarity and thoughtfulness.

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"Everyone on that panel took their role seriously and approached the night with thoughtfulness, integrity and respect for the artists."

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"His kindness, thoughtfulness and the joy he brought to those around him will never be forgotten."

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