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/əˈtɛntɪvnəs/ · at·ten·tive·ness
noun
  1. The state or quality of being attentive; careful observation or consideration. Her attentiveness during the lecture impressed the professor.

Synonyms

alertnesswatchfulnessconcentrationfocusmindfulnessawarenessheedfulnessvigilance

Antonyms

inattentiondistractionneglectcarelessnessunawarenessabsentmindedness
Did you know? The word 'attentiveness' gained popularity in the 19th century as psychologists began studying the role of sustained attention in learning and memory.

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attentiveattentionattentivelyattentionalattentionalismattentiveness
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026