Attentiveness Definition & Meaning

attentiveness
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

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