attentiveness meaning and definition

ATTENTIVENESS noun

Definition of attentiveness (noun)

1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
   • "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"
   • synonyms: heed, paying attention, regard
   • antonym: heedlessness
2. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others
3. the trait of being observant and paying attention
   • antonym: inattentiveness