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   At·ten·tive·ness

   /əˈten(t)əvnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of paying close attention to something: "half the children who ate the cereal showed no improvement in attentiveness"
   • ▪ the action of assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; politeness or courtesy: "this sight has maintained its top grading due to the attentiveness of the staff"

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   attentiveness (to somebody) the quality of being helpful and making sure that people have what they need. He shows genuine attentiveness to others. Check pronunciation: attentiveness. Definition of attentiveness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   ATTENTIVE definition: 1. listening carefully: 2. If someone is attentive, they are very helpful and take care of you…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishATTENTIVENESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 1. paying attention; listening carefully; observant. 2. (postpositive; often foll by to) careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about) she was always attentive to his needs. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'attentiveness' in a sentence. attentiveness.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 1. paying attention; listening carefully; observant. 2. (postpositive; often foll by to) careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about) she was always attentive to his needs. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Examples of 'attentiveness' in a sentence. attentiveness.

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   Definitions of attentiveness. noun. the trait of being observant and paying attention. see more. noun. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others. see more. noun. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) “his attentiveness to her wishes” synonyms: heed, paying attention, regard. see more. Cite this entry. Style:

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   1. Paying close attention; alert or observant: an attentive listener; attentive to detail. See Synonyms at careful. 2. Showing care for the needs or desires of others; caring or courteous. See Synonyms at thoughtful. at·ten′tive·ly adv. at·ten′tive·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Advertisement. attentive. [ uh - ten -tiv ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. adjective. characterized by or giving attention; observant: an attentive audience. Synonyms: watchful, awake, alert, aware, mindful, heedful. Antonyms: unconcerned, apathetic, indifferent. thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous: an attentive host. attentive.