Synonyms for thoughtfulness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : thawt-fuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈθɔt fəl


Définition of thoughtfulness

Origin :
  • c.1200, "contemplative," from thought + -ful. Also in Middle English, "prudent; moody, anxious." Meaning "showing consideration for others" is from 1851 (cf. thoughtless.) Related: Thoughtfully; thoughtfulness.
  • noun consideration
Example sentences :
  • "Some of us ought to tell Reddy of Jessica's thoughtfulness," teased Anne.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Already, he had carelessly dropped the thoughtfulness by which he had won her.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • "I see," I said; and let myself drift away from her into thoughtfulness.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "I see," he said, and seemed to need a moment or two of thoughtfulness.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington
  • What she would before have lacked, was discipline and thoughtfulness.
  • Extract from : « Shoulder-Straps » by Henry Morford
  • In his kindness and thoughtfulness for both men and animals, Jimmie is an ideal boy.
  • Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic
  • Pleased by her thoughtfulness, he proposed that they should do them together.
  • Extract from : « Elsie Marley, Honey » by Joslyn Gray
  • In the home there is unselfishness, thoughtfulness, and love expressed.
  • Extract from : « Evening Round Up » by William Crosbie Hunter
  • In the first glow of thoughtfulness my thoughts turn instantly to you.
  • Extract from : « Marion's Faith. » by Charles King
  • And I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness in coming to me.
  • Extract from : « The Root of Evil » by Thomas Dixon

Antonyms for thoughtfulness

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