attentiveness

/əˈtentɪvnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈtentɪvnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈten-tiv-nəs also a-/ (ame, mw)

attentiveness — noun

1. careful listening, watching, or reading that lets you catch important details in

1.名詞C1
釋義

careful listening, watching, or reading that lets you catch important details instead of missing them

例句

Hana's attentiveness during the lab demo helped her spot the loose wire.

attentiveness during a task helps notice details

The coach praised Padma's attentiveness as she copied every change in the dance.

同義詞
  • attention

    more general and often refers to a single act of noticing, not a steady quality

  • focus

    stresses keeping the mind on one thing, often while blocking out distractions

  • alertness

    suggests quick readiness to notice signs of change or danger

反義詞
  • inattention

    failure to notice what should be heard, seen, or remembered

  • distraction

    a state where the mind is pulled away from what matters

文法句型

attentiveness to [details/instructions]

with attentiveness

show attentiveness during [task/event]

用法筆記

Often followed by 'to' when naming what someone listens to or watches, as in 'attentiveness to detail' or 'attentiveness to instructions.' Unlike sense 2, this sense is about careful notice rather than kind care for another person.

常見錯誤

❌Her attentiveness of the lecture impressed the teacher.
✅Her attentiveness to the lecture impressed the teacher.
💡This noun usually takes 'to', not 'of'.

2. the quality of noticing what other people need and giving them careful, helpful

2.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of noticing what other people need and giving them careful, helpful attention

例句

Rachel's attentiveness to her grandfather showed in the blanket she tucked around him.

attentiveness to a person shown through a helpful act

Ignacio thanked the nurse for her attentiveness when his son woke crying.

同義詞
  • thoughtfulness

    often highlights kind acts that show planning and personal care

  • consideration

    stresses not causing inconvenience as much as giving help

  • care

    broader and can include emotional concern or physical looking after someone

反義詞
  • indifference

    lack of interest in how another person feels or what they need

  • neglect

    failure to give the care or practical help someone should receive

文法句型

attentiveness to [someone's needs]

show attentiveness to [person]

with attentiveness and care

用法筆記

Often used with 'to' or 'toward' plus a person, guest, patient, or that person's needs. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about considerate care, not simply concentrated listening or observation.

常見錯誤

❌The nurse showed attentiveness for the patient's pain.
✅The nurse showed attentiveness to the patient's pain.
💡In this pattern, the noun takes 'to', not 'for'.