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What is another word for Thoughtful? – 187 Thoughtful Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    considerate reflective attentive mindful deliberate intentional careful cautious prudent wise discerning perceptive sensitive empathetic kind generous altruistic selfless humanitarian compassionate sympathetic tactful diplomatic courteous polite civil obliging accommodating cooperative helpful supportive understanding insightful astute thoughtful circumspect heedful vigilant watchful observant aware conscious deliberate meditative pensive contemplative introspective ruminate brooding musing pondering reflective philosophical

    Meaning of Thoughtful

    According to Merriam-Webster, "thoughtful" means having or showing consideration for the needs or feelings of others, or characterized by careful thought and attention to detail.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "thoughtful" as thinking carefully about something or someone, and showing that you care about their feelings or needs.
    • The Oxford Dictionary describes "thoughtful" as showing consideration for the needs or feelings of others, or characterized by careful and deliberate thought.

    Example Uses

    • She was a thoughtful friend, always remembering my birthday and sending me a gift.
    • He was a thoughtful leader, taking the time to listen to his employees' concerns and ideas.
    • The hotel staff were very thoughtful, providing us with a complimentary breakfast and a bottle of wine to celebrate our anniversary.
    • The teacher was thoughtful and patient, explaining the complex concept in a way that was easy for the students to understand.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inconsiderate thoughtless careless reckless impulsive rash insensitive selfish uncaring unkind cruel harsh brutal tactless rude impolite discourteous uncooperative unhelpful unsupportive unaware unconscious inattentive neglectful oblivious indifferent apathetic unreflective unimaginative unperceptive unsympathetic unempathetic

    Related Nouns

    consideration thought reflection attention care concern kindness empathy compassion sympathy tact diplomacy courtesy civility obligingness cooperation helpfulness support understanding insight astuteness awareness consciousness deliberation meditation contemplation introspection rumination brooding musing pondering philosophy

    Related Verbs

    consider think reflect attend care concern empathize sympathize tact diplomize courteize obligge cooperate help support understand insight astute aware conscious deliberate meditate contemplate introspect ruminate brood muse ponder philosophize

    Related Adjectives

    considerate reflective attentive mindful deliberate intentional careful cautious prudent wise discerning perceptive sensitive empathetic kind generous altruistic selfless humanitarian compassionate sympathetic tactful diplomatic courteous polite civil obliging accommodating cooperative helpful supportive understanding insightful astute aware conscious deliberate meditative pensive contemplative introspective