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Thoughtfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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thoughtfulness

 

[ ˈθɔːtf(ʊ)lnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing care and consideration

The quality of being thoughtful; consideration for others. Thoughtfulness involves being kind, empathetic, and attentive to the needs and feelings of those around you. It is a thoughtful act to remember someone's birthday or to offer a listening ear when they are going through a tough time.

Synonyms

consideration, empathy, kindness

Examples of usage

  • She showed great thoughtfulness by sending a heartfelt card to her friend who was feeling down.
  • His thoughtfulness was evident in the way he always remembered to ask about his coworkers' families.
  • It was a thoughtful gesture of thoughtfulness when she brought homemade soup to her sick neighbor.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophical inquiry

The act of engaging in deep, reflective thinking; philosophical pondering. Thoughtfulness in this context involves contemplating life's big questions, exploring different perspectives, and seeking meaning and understanding. Philosophers often exhibit thoughtfulness in their pursuit of truth and wisdom.

Synonyms

contemplation, philosophy, reflection

Examples of usage

  • She demonstrated her thoughtfulness through her philosophical essays on the nature of existence.
  • The thoughtfulness of his reflections on human nature impressed his peers in the philosophy department.
  • Engaging in thoughtfulness helped her gain insight into the complexities of ethical dilemmas.

Translations

Translations of the word "thoughtfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pensamento

🇮🇳 विचारशीलता

🇩🇪 Nachdenklichkeit

🇮🇩 kepikiran

🇺🇦 розсудливість

🇵🇱 rozwaga

🇯🇵 思いやり

🇫🇷 réflexion

🇪🇸 reflexión

🇹🇷 düşüncelilik

🇰🇷 사려

🇸🇦 تأمل

🇨🇿 uvážlivost

🇸🇰 uvážlivosť

🇨🇳 深思

🇸🇮 premišljenost

🇮🇸 hugsunarsemi

🇰🇿 ойланушылық

🇬🇪 განჯიბრება

🇦🇿 düşüncəlilik

🇲🇽 reflexión

Etymology

The word 'thoughtfulness' dates back to the 15th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'thoughtful' which meant 'full of thought'. The concept of thoughtfulness has been valued throughout history as a virtue that promotes empathy, kindness, and understanding. It is an essential quality in fostering positive relationships and creating a more considerate society.

See also: forethought, thoughtful, thoughtfully, thoughtless, thoughtlessly, thoughtlessness, thoughts, unthoughtful.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,802, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.