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attentiveness vs thoughtfulness

thoughtfulness vs attentiveness

attentiveness and thoughtfulness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attentiveness Yes No No No
thoughtfulness Yes No No No
As nouns, thoughtfulness is a hypernym of attentiveness; that is, thoughtfulness is a word with a broader meaning than attentiveness:
  • attentiveness: the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others
  • thoughtfulness: kind and considerate regard for others
Other hypernyms of attentiveness include considerateness, consideration.
attentiveness (noun) thoughtfulness (noun)
the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others a considerate and thoughtful act
the trait of being observant and paying attention the trait of thinking carefully before acting
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) kind and considerate regard for others
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Difference between attentiveness and thoughtfulness

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