attentive

• Beschreibt eine Person, die einer Sache oder Person große Aufmerksamkeit schenkt und dabei oft Fürsorge und Rücksicht zeigt.

Describes someone who is paying close attention to something or someone, often showing care and consideration.

1. Giving care or attentionB1formal

   Showing careful attention or consideration, often by listening or watching closely.

   Aufmerksam

   • The attentive nurse checked on the patient every hour.
   • He was always attentive to his wife's needs.
   • An attentive audience makes a speaker feel valued.

   Synonymealertcarefulconsideratefocusedintentmindfulobservantvigilantwatchful

   Antonymecarelessdistractedheedlessinattentivenegligentobliviousunobservant

2. Taking heed; thoughtfulB1formal

   Paying close and thoughtful attention to details or instructions.

   Aufmerksam

   • The student was attentive during the entire lecture.
   • She gave an attentive ear to her friend's problems.
   • Being attentive to safety rules prevents accidents.

   Synonymealertcarefulconsideratemindfulobservantthoughtfulwatchful

   Antonymeabsentmindedcarelessdistractedheedlessinattentivenegligentthoughtlessunmindful