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attentiveness

at·ten·tive
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-ten-tiv]
    • /əˈtɛn tɪv/
    • /ə.ˈten.tɪv.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-ten-tiv]
    • /əˈtɛn tɪv/

Definitions of attentiveness word

  • adjective attentiveness characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience. 1
  • adjective attentiveness thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host. 1
  • noun attentiveness The state or quality of being attentive. 1

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Origin of attentiveness

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (Scots) < Middle French; see attent, -ive

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Parts of speech for Attentiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

attentiveness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for attentiveness

noun attentiveness

  • diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
  • heedful — taking heed; attentive; mindful; thoughtful; careful: She was always heedful of others' needs.
  • consideration — Consideration is careful thought about something.
  • vigilance — state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness: Vigilance is required in the event of treachery.
  • concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.

Antonyms for attentiveness

noun attentiveness

  • negligence — the quality, fact, or result of being negligent; neglect: negligence in discharging one's responsibilities.
  • neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
  • disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.

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