Meaning & use
thoughtfulness
The quality of being considerate toward others, or of thinking carefully and deeply before acting.
See it in a sentence
Neighbors still remember his thoughtfulness in shoveling everyone's driveway after the big storm.
The essay was praised for its thoughtfulness rather than for any dramatic new argument.
A note on using this word
Thoughtfulness can describe either kind, considerate behavior toward people or careful, reflective thinking, depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
considerationkindness
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Words with an opposite meaning
thoughtlessness
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