thoughtfulness

[ thawt-fuhl-nis ]

/ ˈθɔt fəl nɪs /

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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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Origin of thoughtfulness

thoughtful + -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM thoughtfulness

o·ver·thought·ful·ness, nounun·thought·ful·ness, noun

Words nearby thoughtfulness

though, thought, thought disorder, thought experiment, thoughtful, thoughtfulness, thought leader, thoughtless, thought-out, thought police, thought-provoking

How to use thoughtfulness in a sentence

These are changes which are meant to have the conversation on Twitter be more thoughtful.
EmTech Stage: Twitter’s CTO on misinformation|Tate Ryan-Mosley|November 18, 2020|MIT Technology Review
An exception is Lady Gaga, who rates a thoughtful chapter toward the book’s end.
Beyoncé, Joni Mitchell and more: A veteran journalist tries to give female stars their due|Elizabeth Hand|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
For example, people asked to evaluate a potential job applicant found the applicant to be more thoughtful, intelligent and competent if they’d heard rather than read the person’s job pitch.
Texting all day? You’ll feel happier if you pick up the phone and chat.|Jill Suttie|November 6, 2020|Washington Post
For my birthday, Kanye got me the most thoughtful gift of a lifetime.
Kanye West Surprised Kim Kardashian With A Hologram Of Her Late Father For Her 40th Birthday|cmurray|October 30, 2020|Essence.com

It is always thoughtful of a son to seek his mother’s advice.
Miss Manners: Groom’s mother wants to contribute more than money to the wedding|Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
Endowing the feverish, PR-patrolled world of presidential politics with thoughtfulness and poise—now that would be radical.
Inside The Secret World of London’s National Gallery|Tim Teeman|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
He was a biggish lad, with a boyish, slightly mischievous grin, and thoughtfulness and consideration were seamed in his character.
The James Foley I Knew in the ISIS War Zone|Jamie Dettmer|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His attempts at thoughtfulness fall flat, especially when he attempts On Walden Pond-esque introspection and self-assessment.
Adam Levine Is Off the Market… Thank God|Emily Shire|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His artistic thoughtfulness and precision are also evident in the 2009 collection Kazan on Directing.
Elia Kazan Was a Brilliant, Needy Pen Pal|Caryn James|April 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Granted; as many as you like," he returned, glancing down into her eyes that were full of thoughtfulness and some speculation.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
It is too handsome for me; but I shall always keep it, and be glad for the thoughtfulness which prompted the lady to send it.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
Julian read the letter many times; he was touched by its delicate and eloquent sorrow—its fine and chastened thoughtfulness.
Julian Home|Dean Frederic W. Farrar
With her usual thoughtfulness Aunt Affy asked no question concerning the letter.
Growing Up|Jennie M. Drinkwater
Jack was very thoughtful; but his thoughtfulness now was of a different kind from his late moody silence.
The Devil-Tree of El Dorado|Frank Aubrey