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Definition of Thoughtfulness
1. Noun. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.
Specialized synonyms: Cogitation, Study, Meditation, Speculation, Meditation, Introspection, Self-contemplation, Self-examination, Retrospect
Generic synonyms: Consideration
Derivative terms: Contemplate, Contemplate, Contemplate, Contemplate, Muse, Ruminate, Thoughtful
2. Noun. Kind and considerate regard for others. "He showed no consideration for her feelings"
Specialized synonyms: Attentiveness, Tact, Tactfulness
Generic synonyms: Kindness
Derivative terms: Considerate, Consider, Thoughtful
Antonyms: Inconsideration, Thoughtlessness
3. Noun. The trait of thinking carefully before acting.
Group relationships: Character, Fiber, Fibre
Specialized synonyms: Contemplativeness, Meditativeness, Pensiveness, Introspectiveness, Deliberateness, Deliberation, Reflectiveness, Reflectivity
Attributes: Thoughtful, Thoughtless
Derivative terms: Thoughtful
Antonyms: Unthoughtfulness
4. Noun. A considerate and thoughtful act.
Generic synonyms: Benignity, Kindness
Derivative terms: Consider, Thoughtful
Definition of Thoughtfulness
1. Noun. thoughtful and considerate attention ¹
2. Noun. careful deliberation before action ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thoughtfulness
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Thoughtfulness
Literary usage of Thoughtfulness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Education for Character: Moral Training in the School and Home by Frank Chapman Sharp (1917)
"If we designate the possession of the power and the corresponding habit as moral
thoughtfulness, we may say that the great end of moral "instruction" is a ..."
2. Ethics by John Dewey, James Hayden Tufts (1908)
"thoughtfulness and Progress—This sense of wider values than those definitely ...
As thoughtfulness, it will always be on the lookout for the better. ..."
3. A Course in Citizenship and Patriotism by Ella Lyman Cabot, Fannie Fern Andrews, Fanny E. Coe, Mabel Hill (1918)
"JANUARY: thoughtfulness AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY For the Teacher: I doubt if
she said to you much that could act As a thought or suggestion : she did not ..."
4. A Course in Citizenship and Patriotism by Ella Lyman Cabot, Fannie Fern Andrews, Fanny E. Coe, Mabel Hill (1918)
"JANUARY: thoughtfulness AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY For the Teacher: I doubt if
she said to you much that could act As a thought or suggestion: she did not ..."
5. A Course in Citizenship and Patriotism by Ella Lyman Cabot, Fannie Fern Andrews, Fanny E. Coe, Mabel Hill (1918)
"But the branch grew into a great tree, and every year bore golden fruit for the
kind children. JANUARY: thoughtfulness AND RESPECT ..."
6. Ethics by John Dewey, James Hayden Tufts (1908)
"thoughtfulness and Progress — This sense of wider values than those definitely
... As thoughtfulness, it will always be on the lookout for the better. ..."
7. Ethics by John Dewey, James Hayden Tufts (1908)
"thoughtfulness and Progress—This sense of wider values than those definitely
apprehended or ... As thoughtfulness, it will always be on the lookout for ..."
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