attentive

[uh-ten-tiv] / əˈtɛn tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

concentrating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aware conscientious interested observant vigilant watchful

STRONG

heedful

WEAK

alert all ears awake enrapt enthralled fascinated glued hanging on every word hooked immersed intent listening mindful on one's toes on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive preoccupied regardful studious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless inattentive negligent unaware

WEAK

disregarding heedless ignorant inconsiderate neglectful neglecting unattentive

ADJECTIVE

considerate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodating courteous devoted gracious polite respectful solicitous thoughtful

WEAK

civil gallant kind obliging

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourteous impolite mean negligent rude uncivil unmannerly unrefined

WEAK

disregarding heedless ignorant inattentive inconsiderate neglectful neglecting unattentive

Example Sentences

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He was known for being detail-oriented, but also fully attentive to the big picture.

From The Wall Street Journal

So-called automated driver-assistance systems like Full Self-Driving require drivers to remain attentive to the road at all times and resume control of the vehicle if prompted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mutti could see this, I think, and became all the more maternal and attentive towards me, which only made things worse, of course.

From Literature

It has not been a major issue, but when I consider the effects of inflation on our retirement savings, I have become more attentive to such matters.

From MarketWatch

Juliette's head teacher, Amelia McIlroy, said she was "a genuinely caring and attentive listener, a true friend who listened with warmth, respect and sincere interest to her peers and to our staff".

From BBC

attentive

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