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English noun: thoughtfulness

1. thoughtfulness (cognition) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration


Synonymscontemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination


Broader (hypernym)consideration


Narrower (hyponym)cogitation, introspection, meditation, meditation, retrospect, self-contemplation, self-examination, speculation, study

2. thoughtfulness (attribute) kind and considerate regard for others


SamplesHe showed no consideration for her feelings.


Synonymsconsiderateness, consideration


Broader (hypernym)kindness


Narrower (hyponym)attentiveness, tact, tactfulness


Antonymsinconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness

3. thoughtfulness (attribute) the trait of thinking carefully before acting


Broader (hypernym)trait


Narrower (hyponym)contemplativeness, deliberateness, deliberation, introspectiveness, meditativeness, pensiveness, reflectiveness, reflectivity


Part meronymcharacter, fiber, fibre


Attributethoughtful, thoughtless


Antonymsunthoughtfulness, thoughtlessness

4. thoughtfulness (act) a considerate and thoughtful act


Synonymsconsideration


Broader (hypernym)benignity, kindness









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