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Noun: thoughtfulness  thot-ful-nus
  1. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    - contemplation, reflection, reflexion [Brit], rumination, musing
     
  2. Kind and considerate regard for others
    "he showed no thoughtfulness for her feelings";
    - consideration, considerateness
     
  3. The trait of thinking carefully before acting
     
  4. A considerate and thoughtful act
    - consideration

See also: thoughtful, thoughtless

Type of: benignity, consideration, kindness, trait

Antonym: inconsiderateness, unthoughtfulness

Part of: character, fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn]