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Synonyms of attentive

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for attentive is mindful. Other synonyms of attentive are audient, heedful and reckful. The opposite of attentive is inattentive.

Synonyms and similar words for attentive

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • audientListening, paying attention.
  • heedful
  • mindfulAware (of something); attentive, heedful.
  • reckfulFull of careful heed or attention; careful; cautious.

Opposite of attentive

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of attentive

  1. adjective Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
  2. adjective Courteous; mindful.

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Questions about synonyms of attentive

What is another word for attentive?
Attentive has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mindful, audient, heedful and reckful.
What is the opposite of attentive?
The opposite of attentive is inattentive.
What does attentive mean?
Attentive means paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.

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