thoughtfulness
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“When writing belated wedding thank-you cards, be sure to focus your message on how much you appreciate the thoughtfulness of their gift and their presence at your celebration,” the Knot adds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Totalitarian abuses of power and the banal ascendancy of evil aren’t stopped with mere pity, she maintained, but with thoughtfulness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“And there’s a balance. … There’s a lot of thoughtfulness that has to go into all of these decisions to make that happen.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2025
E. Alex Jung’s piece on Alvarez is commendable for many reasons, but in particular for its commitment to examining the histories of the people involved with clarity and thoughtfulness.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025
It was midafternoon, and the curtains were drawn, but a lamp in the corner had been left on, a towel draped over the shade to mute it, and the thoughtfulness of this pierced her.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Vocabulary lists containing thoughtfulness
Giving Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Suffix -ness, Part 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
