thought´ful|ness

thought´ful|ness
thought|ful «THT fuhl», adjective.
1. a) full of thought; thinking: »

She was thoughtful for a while and then replied, “No.”

SYNONYM(S): reflective, meditative, contemplative. b) indicating thought: »

a thoughtful expression.

2. careful; heedful: »

Most speeders are not thoughtful of danger they pose to other drivers.

3. careful of others; considerate: »

She is always thoughtful of her mother.

–thought´ful|ly, adverb.
–thought´ful|ness, noun.
Synonym Study 3 Thoughtful, considerate mean giving careful attention to the comfort or feelings of others. Thoughtful emphasizes the performance of small services and acts of kindness which anticipate another's needs: »

A thoughtful neighbor, knowing the girl was sick and alone, took her some food.

Considerate emphasizes concern with the feelings and rights of others and the desire to spare them from discomfort, pain, or unhappiness: »

She is considerate enough to tell her parents where she goes.


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