Thoughtfulness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈthȯt-fəl/ thought·ful

Meaning & Definition of Thoughtfulness

Thoughtfulness (adjective)

  1. absorbed in thought, meditative
  2. characterized by careful reasoned thinking
  3. having thoughts, heedful

Thoughtfulness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in concern, kindness

    similar: concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, care, carefulness, lovingness, solicitousness, solicitude, babying, coddling, pampering
    opposite: carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness

Related Entry: Thoughtful (adjective)

Thoughtful is a different word from Thoughtfulness. The synonyms below are for thoughtful, not for thoughtfulness.

  1. given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others

    "a thoughtful offer to watch the neighbors' children on moving day"

    "a thoughtful manager who understands that people's families should be more important than their jobs"

    similar: attentive, considerate, kind, solicitous
    related: brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice, caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender, chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite, diplomatic, tactful, deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, humane, selfless, unselfish, charitable, generous, magnanimous
    opposite: heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
    near: inattentive, uncaring, unheeding, inhospitable, unkind, unkindly, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly, unhelpful, malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful

  2. decided on as a result of careful thought

    "a thoughtful argument for military action"

    similar: advised, calculated, considered, deliberate, knowing, measured, reasoned, studied, thought-out, weighed
    related: aforethought, premeditated, prepense, educated, informed, intentional, purposeful, designed, intended, planned, projected, careful, meticulous, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, prudent
    opposite: casual, unadvised, uncalculated, unconsidered, unstudied
    near: half-cocked, ill-advised, chance, haphazard, hit-or-miss, random, aimless, desultory, purposeless, hasty, hurried, rushed, abrupt, impetuous, sudden, automatic, extemporaneous, impromptu, instinctive, spontaneous

  3. given to or marked by long, quiet thinking

    "was a quiet and thoughtful child who rarely spoke but when he did, he almost always had something worthwhile to say"

    similar: broody, cogitative, contemplative, meditative, melancholy, musing, pensive, reflective, ruminant, ruminative
    related: introspective, retrospective, self-reflective, earnest, grave, sedate, serious, serious-minded, severe, sober, solemn, somber, weighty, philosophical, analytic, logical, rational, deliberate, purposeful, absentminded, abstracted, preoccupied
    opposite: unreflective
    near: featherbrained, flighty, flippant, frivolous, goofy, harebrained, light-headed, scatterbrained, brainless, mindless, silly, thoughtless, unthinking

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Thoughtfulness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Thoughtfulness:

concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, care, carefulness, lovingness, solicitousness, solicitude, babying, coddling, pampering

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Thoughtfulness

Words with the opposite meaning of Thoughtfulness:

carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness

Word Forms of Thoughtfulness

Derived words: thoughtfully (adverb), thoughtfulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Thoughtfulness

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Thoughtfulness

What does "Thoughtfulness" mean?

"Thoughtfulness" means absorbed in thought, meditative. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: absorbed in thought, meditative.

What is another word for "Thoughtfulness"?

Other words for "Thoughtfulness" include concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, care, carefulness, lovingness and solicitousness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Thoughtfulness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Thoughtfulness"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Thoughtfulness". Common alternatives include concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, care, carefulness, lovingness, solicitousness, solicitude and babying.

What is the opposite of "Thoughtfulness"?

Antonyms of "Thoughtfulness" include carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern and unkindness.

Is "Thoughtfulness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Thoughtfulness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Thoughtfulness"?

"Thoughtfulness" is pronounced /ˈthȯt-fəl/ and divided into syllables as thought·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Thoughtfulness"?

First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Thoughtfulness" meaning "as in concern, kindness"?

When "Thoughtfulness" (noun) means as in concern, kindness, synonyms include concern, considerateness, consideration, kindness, care and carefulness. Opposites in this sense include carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration and thoughtlessness.