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attentiveness

at·ten·ti·veness

US/ʌˈtɛntɪvnʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

  • “his attentiveness to her wishes”
  • “he spends without heed to the consequences”
2.

the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others

3.

the trait of being observant and paying attention

Origin

From attentive + -ness.

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