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What is another word for Attentive? – 233 Attentive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    observant watchful vigilant mindful alert aware considerate thoughtful careful diligent meticulous scrupulous conscientious thorough thoroughgoing sedulous intent focused concentrated absorbed engaged attentive observative regardful heedful perceptive discerning sensitive receptive responsive obliging accommodating polite courteous civil deferential respectful dutiful devoted dedicated assiduous industrious hardworking painstaking fastidious precise exacting demanding strict rigorous conscientious methodical systematic thorough meticulous finicky fussy exact accurate true faithful loyal constant steadfast unwavering unswerving unshakeable unrelenting untiring indefatigable

    Meaning of Attentive

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "attentive" means giving care and consideration to something or someone, being mindful and watchful.

    Definitions

    • * Merriam-Webster defines "attentive" as giving attention to something or someone, being considerate and thoughtful.
    • * Cambridge Dictionary describes "attentive" as paying attention to something or someone, being careful and thoughtful.

    Example Uses

    • The nurse was very attentive to her patient's needs, making sure they were comfortable and receiving the best care possible.
    • * The teacher was attentive to the student's questions, providing clear and concise answers to help them understand the material.
    • * The hotel staff was attentive to our needs, providing excellent service and making our stay enjoyable.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inattentive careless thoughtless neglectful indifferent unconcerned uninterested apathetic lethargic sluggish lazy idle indolent remiss lax lackadaisical perfunctory cursory superficial hasty rash impulsive reckless inconsiderate disrespectful rude discourteous impolite inconsiderate unresponsive uncooperative unhelpful unobliging disobedient defiant uncompliant noncompliant delinquent

    Related Nouns

    attention care consideration thought diligence meticulousness scrupulousness conscientiousness thoroughness intent focus concentration absorption engagement observation vigilance watchfulness mindfulness awareness perception discernment sensitivity receptivity responsiveness obligation accommodation courtesy civility deference respect duty devotion dedication assiduity industry painstakingness fastidiousness precision exactness accuracy fidelity loyalty constancy steadfastness

    Related Verbs

    attend care consider think diligence observe watch mind focus concentrate absorb engage notice perceive discern sense respond obligate accommodate courtesy civilize defer respect duty devote dedicate assiduate industrious painstaking fastidious precise exact accurate faithful loyal constant steadfast

    Related Adjectives

    careful thoughtful considerate diligent meticulous scrupulous conscientious thorough intent focused concentrated absorbed engaged observant watchful mindful aware perceptive discerning sensitive receptive responsive obliging accommodating polite courteous civil deferential respectful dutiful devoted dedicated assiduous industrious hardworking painstaking fastidious precise exact accurate faithful loyal constant steadfast