Thoughtful
Definition
Thoughtful refers to someone who shows consideration for others, or reflects deep thinking.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈθɔːtfʊl/
- Respelling: THAWT-ful (with "THAWT" as in "caught" and "ful" as in "full")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈθɔːtfʊl/
- Respelling: THAWT-ful (similar to American English, with "THAWT" as in "caught" and "ful" like in "full")
In both dialects, "thoughtful" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "THAWT," which sounds like "caught." The second syllable, "ful," rhymes with "full." The pronunciation of "thoughtful" is consistent between American and British English.
Etymology
The adjective "thoughtful" is derived from the noun "thought," originating from Old English "þoht" or "geþoht," signifying the act or process of thinking. When combined with the suffix "-ful," which means "full of" or "characterized by," the term describes a quality of being full of thought or consideration.
Derivatives
- Thought
- Thoughtfulness
- Thoughtfully
- Thoughtless (antonymic form)
- Thoughtlessly (antonymic form)
Synonyms
- Considerate
- Reflective
- Pensive
Antonyms
- Inconsiderate
- Thoughtless
- Careless
Usage
- "Thoughtful" can refer to someone who is kind and considerate, or it can describe an action or gesture that shows care and consideration for others. It can also denote someone who is reflective or deep in thought.
Related Terms
- Reflect
- Ponder
- Contemplate
Detailed Definition
Adjective
- Showing Consideration or Kindness: Exhibiting care and concern for the well-being or feelings of others.
- Example: His thoughtful gesture of bringing her breakfast in bed was much appreciated.
- Reflecting Deep or Serious Thought: Absorbed in or involving deep contemplation.
- Example: He had a thoughtful expression as he listened to the speaker.
- Intended to Stimulate Thought: Provoking careful consideration or reflection.
- Example: The article offered a thoughtful critique of the current political climate.
thoughtful
He had a thoughtful expression as he listened to the speaker.
The old man sat by the tranquil lake, his thoughtful gaze reflecting the stillness of the water and the quietude of the surrounding nature.
His thoughtful gesture of bringing her breakfast in bed was much appreciated.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 体贴 (tǐtiē): considerate
- IPA: /tʰi˨˩˦ tʰjɛ˥˩/
- Respelling: tee-tyeh
- 深思的 (shēnsī de): deep in thought
- IPA: /ʂən˥ si˥˩ də/
- Respelling: shen-see duh
🇮🇳 Hindi
- सोचनेवाला (sochanewālā): thoughtful
- IPA: /soːʧnɛwaːlaː/
- Respelling: so-cheh-nay-waa-laa
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Considerado: considerate
- IPA: /konsideˈɾado/
- Respelling: kon-see-deh-raa-do
- Reflexivo: reflective or thoughtful
- IPA: /refleˈksibo/
- Respelling: ref-lek-see-vo
🇫🇷 French
- Prévenant: considerate
- IPA: /pʁevnɑ̃/
- Respelling: prey-vuh-nahn
- Pensif: reflective or deep in thought
- IPA: /pɑ̃sif/
- Respelling: pan-seef
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- حنون (ḥanūn): considerate
- IPA: /ħanuːn/
- Respelling: ha-noon
- فكري (fikrī): thoughtful or intellectual
- IPA: /fikriː/
- Respelling: fik-ree
🇧🇩 Bengali
- ভাবশীল (bhābśīl): thoughtful
- IPA: /bʱabʃil/
- Respelling: bhaab-sheel
🇷🇺 Russian
- Заботливый (zabotlivyy): considerate
- IPA: /zəˈbotlʲɪvɨj/
- Respelling: za-bot-lee-vee
- Задумчивый (zadumchivyy): pensive or thoughtful
- IPA: /zəˈdumʨɪvɨj/
- Respelling: za-doom-chee-vee
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Atencioso: considerate
- IPA: /atẽˈsjozu/
- Respelling: ah-ten-see-oh-zoo
- Reflexivo: reflective or thoughtful
- IPA: /ʁɛfleˈksivu/
- Respelling: ref-lek-see-voo
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Peduli: considerate
- IPA: /pəˈduli/
- Respelling: peh-doo-lee
- Penuh pikiran: full of thought
- IPA: /pənuh pikiran/
- Respelling: peh-nooh pee-kee-ran
🇩🇪 German
- Rücksichtsvoll: considerate
- IPA: /ˈʁʏksɪçtsfɔl/
- Respelling: ruuk-sichts-fohl
- Nachdenklich: pensive or thoughtful
- IPA: /ˈnaxdɛŋklɪç/
- Respelling: nakh-den-klish
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 思いやりのある (omoiyari no aru): considerate
- IPA: /omoijari no aɾu/
- Respelling: o-moi-ya-ri no ah-roo
- 深く考える (fukaku kangaeru): deep in thought
- IPA: /fʊkakʊ kaŋaeru/
- Respelling: foo-ka-koo kahn-guy-roo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Ân cần: considerate
- IPA: /ʔəːn kəːn˧/
- Respelling: un kuhn
- Suy nghĩ: reflective or thoughtful
- IPA: /sʊi ŋiː˧˥/
- Respelling: soo-yee ngee
🇰🇷 Korean
- 배려하는 (baeryeohaneun): considerate
- IPA: /pɛɾjʌhanɯn/
- Respelling: bae-ryeo-ha-neun
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Düşünceli: considerate or thoughtful
- IPA: /dyˈʃyndʒeli/
- Respelling: dyu-shoon-jeh-lee
🇵🇰 Urdu
- فکر مند (fikr mand): thoughtful
- IPA: /fɪkr mʌnd/
- Respelling: fikr mund
