Attentiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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attentiveness
[ ษหtษntษชvnษs ]
in a work environment
The quality of being observant and focused on details, showing great care and concentration in tasks.
Synonyms
alertness, concentration, vigilance, watchfulness.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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attentiveness |
Again, used similarly to denote paying close attention, often with consideration and thoughtfulness.
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alertness |
Suitable for situations where quick and keen awareness is needed, often in the context of potential danger or the need to react fast.
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vigilance |
Typically used in contexts where careful watching and preparation are necessary to avoid danger or problems. It often has a slightly negative connotation, implying potential threats.
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watchfulness |
Conveys the sense of being on guard or observing attentively, often to ensure safety or correctness.
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concentration |
Applicable when focusing intensely on a particular task or subject, often without distraction.
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Examples of usage
- Her attentiveness to detail ensured that the project was completed flawlessly.
- The manager praised his team for their attentiveness during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "attentiveness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atenรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฏเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Aufmerksamkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ perhatian
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะฐะถะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ uwaga
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณจๆ
๐ซ๐ท attention
๐ช๐ธ atenciรณn
๐น๐ท dikkat
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pozornost
๐ธ๐ฐ pozornosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆณจๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pozornost
๐ฎ๐ธ athygli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะทะฐั ะฐัะดะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแฃแ แแแฆแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diqqษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ atenciรณn
Etymology
The word 'attentiveness' originated from the Latin word 'attentio', which means 'attention'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of attentiveness has long been valued in various cultures and disciplines, including psychology and education, as a key trait for success and effective communication.
See also: inattentive.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,474, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26475 editorially
- 26476 scuttle
- 26477 embalming
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