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attentive

[uh-ten-tiv] / əˈtɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
concentrating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aware conscientious interested observant vigilant watchful
STRONG
heedful
WEAK
alert all ears awake enrapt enthralled fascinated glued hanging on every word hooked immersed intent listening mindful on one's toes on the ball on the job on the lookout on the qui vive preoccupied regardful studious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless inattentive negligent unaware
WEAK
disregarding heedless ignorant inconsiderate neglectful neglecting unattentive
ADJECTIVE
considerate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accommodating courteous devoted gracious polite respectful solicitous thoughtful
WEAK
civil gallant kind obliging
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourteous impolite mean negligent rude uncivil unmannerly unrefined
WEAK
disregarding heedless ignorant inattentive inconsiderate neglectful neglecting unattentive

Example Sentences

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He was known for being detail-oriented, but also fully attentive to the big picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"As for us, his parents, we are waiting. Our contacts at the crisis centre are very attentive and inspire confidence. We are tired but optimistic," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Shadow on the other hand is “very protective. He’s also very giving and generous. He doesn’t give up easily and he’s a very attentive father.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

For attentive investors, the situation may be puzzling.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

No gosling ever had a more attentive mother.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

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