Noun: thoughtfulness thot-ful-nus
- Kind and considerate regard for others
"he showed no thoughtfulness for her feelings";
- consideration, considerateness
- The trait of thinking carefully before acting
"His thoughtfulness in considering all options impressed his colleagues"
- A considerate and thoughtful act
"His thoughtfulness in remembering everyone's birthday made him popular in the office";
- consideration
See also: thoughtful, thoughtless
Type of: benignity, kindness, trait
Antonym: thoughtlessness
Part of: character, fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn]
Encyclopedia: Thoughtfulness