What does thoughtfulness mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulnessnoun

    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

  2. consideration, considerateness, thoughtfulnessnoun

    kind and considerate regard for others

    "he showed no consideration for her feelings"

  3. thoughtfulnessnoun

    the trait of thinking carefully before acting

  4. consideration, thoughtfulnessnoun

    a considerate and thoughtful act

Wiktionary

  1. thoughtfulnessnoun

    thoughtful and considerate attention

  2. thoughtfulnessnoun

    careful deliberation before action

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Thoughtfulnessnoun

    Etymology: from thoughtful.

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  1. thoughtfulness

    Thoughtfulness is the act of showing considerate attention, care and mindfulness towards others. It involves displaying kindness and making decisions while considering the feelings and needs of others. Thoughtfulness can also refer to the ability to consider matters thoroughly, carefully, and attentively. It is a deep level of engagement with one's surroundings often marked by reflection and contemplation.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of thoughtfulness in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of thoughtfulness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of thoughtfulness in a Sentence

  1. Bobby Waitman:

    On behalf of our students, staff, families, and community I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness, prayers and encouragement, as we begin the process of broken hearts, I am reminded that our greatest priority as educators is to meet the emotional, mental, social and physical needs of our students. This is our focus at this time - and every day that we serve our students.

  2. L. O. Baird:

    May no gift be too small to give, nor too simple to receive, which is wrapped in thoughtfulness, and tied with love.

  3. Gwyneth Paltrow:

    I felt that acquiescing to a false claim compromised my integrity, i am pleased with the outcome and I appreciate all of the hard work of Judge Holmberg and the jury, and thank them for their thoughtfulness in handling this case.

  4. Johnny Joey Jones:

    So my message to Six Flags is, I do n’t hate you, I do n’t want to tell people not to go there. I want you to apply the same type of care and thoughtfulness that Universal Studios, Disney, SeaWorld, and everywhere else I’ve gone and ridden roller coasters, and done so safely, I want you to apply the same knowledge and expertise that they apply, the only prohibiting factor is if that lap bar or those shoulder harnesses ca n’t function as designed, and my body will [ allow ] that.

  5. Stephen Rochon:

    Although I have many wonderful memories from serving at the White House, being in the presence of her majesty, in her historic royal residence, was amazing, her hospitality, and her thoughtfulness toward those who serve at the pleasure of the first family or royal family, told me a lot about her character. I will never forget it.

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  • consideraciónSpanish
  • huomaavaisuusFinnish
  • prévenanceFrench
  • mhachnamhIrish
  • komolyságHungarian
  • 思いやりJapanese
  • The word "thoughtfulness" can be translated to Latin as "cogitatio" or "providentia," depending on the context. If you are referring to being considerate or kind, "providentia" might be more appropriate, while "cogitatio" refers more to the act of thLatin
  • ConsideraçãoPortuguese

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