attentiveness
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(noun) the trait of being observant and paying attention |
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Related Words: alertness, carefulness, carelessness, caution, cautiousness, heedfulness, heedlessness, inadvertence, inadvertency, mindfulness, on the qui vive, trait, unmindfulness, vigilance, watchfulness, weather eye |
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Antonyms: inattentiveness |
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(noun) the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others |
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Related Words: considerateness, consideration, thoughtfulness |
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(noun) paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences" |
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Synonyms: heed, paying attention, regard |
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Related Words: advertence, advertency, attending, attention |
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Antonyms: inattentiveness |
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