thoughtful

thought·ful

adjective \ˈthȯt-fəl\

Definition of THOUGHTFUL

1

a : absorbed in thought : meditative

b : characterized by careful reasoned thinking <a thoughtful essay>

2

a : having thoughts : heedful <became thoughtful about religion>

b : given to or chosen or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and wants of others <a kind and thoughtful friend>

— thought·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— thought·ful·ness noun

Examples of THOUGHTFUL

1. She looked at me with a thoughtful expression.
2. He looked thoughtful for a moment.
3. Her husband is always thoughtful.
4. That's very thoughtful of you.

First Known Use of THOUGHTFUL

13th century

Related to THOUGHTFUL

Synonyms

attentive, considerate, kind, solicitous

Antonyms

heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking

Related Words

brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice; caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender; chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite; diplomatic, tactful; deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful; altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, humane, selfless, unselfish; charitable, generous, magnanimous

Near Antonyms

inattentive, uncaring, unheeding; inhospitable, unkind, unkindly; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly; unhelpful; malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful