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thoughtful

[ thawt-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. showing consideration for others; considerate.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. characterized by or manifesting careful thought:

    a thoughtful essay.

  3. occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective:

    in a thoughtful mood.

  4. careful, heedful, or mindful:

    to be thoughtful of one's safety.



thoughtful

/ ˈθɔːٴʊ /

adjective

  1. considerate in the treatment of other people
  2. showing careful thought
  3. pensive; reflective
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳdzܲٴڳܱԱ, noun
  • ˈٳdzܲٴڳܱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٳdzܲ·ڳܱ· adverb
  • ٳdzܲ·ڳܱ·Ա noun
  • ··ٳdzܲ·ڳܱ adjective
  • o·ver·ٳdzܲ·ڳܱ· adverb
  • ܲ·ٳdzܲ·ڳܱ adjective
  • un·ٳdzܲ·ڳܱ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thoughtful1

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; thought 1 + -ful
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Synonym Study

Thoughtful, considerate mean taking thought for the comfort and the good of others. Thoughtful implies providing little attentions, offering services, or in some way looking out for the comfort or welfare of others: It was thoughtful of you to send the flowers. Considerate implies sparing others annoyance or discomfort, and being careful not to hurt their feelings: not considerate of his family.
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Example Sentences

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In those markets, as famously illustrated by Adam Smith’s “invisible hand,” thoughtful buyers and sellers create efficient outcomes as a result of their pursuit of personal profit.

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Many senior Labour figures regarded such questions as reductive and trivialising and wanted to be openly thoughtful about the rights of trans people.

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Among other things, that has eroded vital opportunities for community-building and thoughtful discourse.

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One of my favorite things to eat in recent years is a smart, thoughtful combination of raw and cooked ingredients — especially in a dish served chilled or at room temperature.

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As these charges are debated, may we all be so thoughtful.

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