thoughtful
SayTHAWT-ful/ˈθɔtfl̩/UK/ˈθɔːtfl̩/
- 1Showing kindness and consideration for others, attentive to their needs and feelings.
Sending a handwritten note was a thoughtful gesture that touched the whole team.
Her thoughtful response to the grieving family showed genuine compassion.
Similarcaring, considerate, attentive
Oppositethoughtless, inconsiderate, insensitive, unkind
- 2Showing careful thought or serious consideration, marked by reflection before speaking or acting.
The committee produced a thoughtful report after weeks of deliberation.
His thoughtful critique addressed every weakness in the design.
Similarcareful, contemplative, pensive
Oppositesuperficial, careless, hasty, shallow
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Origin
From Middle English thoȝtful (also thohtful), equivalent to 'thought' plus the suffix '-ful'.