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thoughtful

thoughtful

Meaning of thoughtful

paying attention to others

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British English/ˈθɔːtfʊl/
American English/ˈθɔtfəl/
Russian transcription[vnʲɪˈmatʲɪlʲnɨj]
thoughtful
thoughtful - внимательный
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thoughtful with Russian translation

thoughtful usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он внимательный и всегда спрашивает, нужна ли мне помощь с домашним заданием.

He is thoughtful and always asks if I need help with my homework.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Внимательная медсестра проверила каждого пациента перед уходом из палаты.

A thoughtful nurse checked on every patient before leaving the ward.

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thoughtful belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

thoughtfulвнимательный
kindдобрый
smartумный
quietтихий
boringскучный
lazyленивый
angryзлой

thoughtful synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between thoughtful / observant / mindful / perceptive / careful / kind

🇬🇧English
thoughtful

Same as the headword: combines attentiveness and consideration for others

B2Very Often

She is always thoughtful, remembering birthdays and offering help.

Она всегда внимательна: помнит дни рождения и предлагает помощь.

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🇬🇧English
observant

Highlights the ability to notice small details and facts; more about observation than kindness

B2Often

An observant passerby noticed the missing sign and reported it.

Внимательный прохожий заметил пропавший знак и сообщил об этом.

M
🇬🇧English
mindful

Stresses conscious awareness and intention; often implies deliberate consideration

B2Often

Be mindful of noise when you're working late at the office.

Будь внимателен к шуму, когда работаешь допоздна в офисе.

P
🇬🇧English
perceptive

Highlights quick understanding and insight into subtle cues; more cognitive and analytical than social consideration

B2Often

A perceptive reader will notice the subtext in the story.

Проницательный читатель заметит подтекст в рассказе.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes caution and thoroughness to avoid mistakes; not primarily about being considerate toward others

B2Very Often

Be careful when you carry the glass vase.

Будь осторожен, когда несёшь стеклянную вазу.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes warmth and benevolence; it may overlap with thoughtfulness when actions are caring, but it's broader

B2Very Often

She was kind to the new student and showed him around.

Она была добра к новому студенту и показала ему всё вокруг.

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courteous

Emphasizes politeness and good manners; often more formal than 'thoughtful'

B2Often

The hotel staff were courteous and professional throughout our stay.

Персонал отеля был вежлив и профессионален на протяжении всего пребывания.

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🇬🇧English
tactful

Emphasizes diplomatic sensitivity and careful handling of delicate situations to avoid offense

B2Often

He was tactful when discussing the budget cuts with the team.

Он был тактичен, обсуждая сокращения бюджета с командой.

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thoughtful translation: внимательный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce thoughtful

/ˈθɔːtfʊl/

thoughtful translation

внимательный

thoughtful examples

He is thoughtful and always asks if I need help with my homework.

thoughtful transcription

/ˈθɔːtfʊl/, /ˈθɔtfəl/

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thoughtful meaning: what does it mean?

paying attention to others

thoughtful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

thoughtful is pronounced as /ˈθɔːtfʊl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

thoughtful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He is thoughtful and always asks if I need help with my homework. Translation: Он внимательный и всегда спрашивает, нужна ли мне помощь с домашним заданием.

Is thoughtful part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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