thoughtful
Origin of thoughtful
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Contemporary Examples of thoughtfulness
Endowing the feverish, PR-patrolled world of presidential politics with thoughtfulness and poise—now that would be radical.
Rueful laughter from both men turned to thoughtfulness in Stittsworth.
The Strange, True Tale of the Old-Timey Goat Testicle-Implanting 'Governor'Penny Lane
September 16, 2014
He was a biggish lad, with a boyish, slightly mischievous grin, and thoughtfulness and consideration were seamed in his character.
His attempts at thoughtfulness fall flat, especially when he attempts On Walden Pond-esque introspection and self-assessment.
Almost everyone who knew Bush even distantly, from either side of the aisle, has a story of his thoughtfulness or compassion.
Historical Examples of thoughtfulness
"Some of us ought to tell Reddy of Jessica's thoughtfulness," teased Anne.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
Already, he had carelessly dropped the thoughtfulness by which he had won her.
DustMr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
"I see," I said; and let myself drift away from her into thoughtfulness.
It Happened in EgyptC. N. Williamson
"I see," he said, and seemed to need a moment or two of thoughtfulness.
Alice AdamsBooth Tarkington
What she would before have lacked, was discipline and thoughtfulness.
Shoulder-StrapsHenry Morford
thoughtful
- considerate in the treatment of other people
- showing careful thought
- pensive; reflective
Word Origin and History for thoughtfulness
thoughtful
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.