What does thoughtfulness mean?

Definitions for thoughtfulness
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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.

ChatGPT

  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. Tim Breedlove:

    It was indicative of the man Dean Smith was, it's one more example of his thoughtfulness.

  2. Ashlee Piper:

    Gifting at its core should be about thoughtfulness, and arguably more thought is put into finding a meaningful, interesting secondhand gift for someone than just hitting the ‘buy’ button on something everyone is getting from Amazon.

  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. Nancy Pelosi:

    There's no requirement that we have a vote so at this time we will not be having a vote and I'm very pleased with the thoughtfulness of our caucus with the path that we are on.

  5. Missouri President Tim Wolfe:

    It is clear to all of us that change is needed, and we appreciate the thoughtfulness and passion which have gone into the sharing of concerns.

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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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