Attentive and Malevolent

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Attentive adjective - Given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others.

Usage example: an attentive neighbor who helps out whenever and wherever she spots a need

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Malevolent is an antonym for attentive.

Nearby Words: attention, attentively

Malevolent adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

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Attentive is an antonym for malevolent.

Nearby Words: malevolence, malevolently

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