Attentive and Uncaring

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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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Uncaring is an antonym for attentive.

Nearby Words: attention, attentively

Uncaring adjective - Without care or thought for others.

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Attentive is an antonym for uncaring.

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Uncaring and Attentive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/attentive/uncaring

Attentive & Uncaring. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/attentive/uncaring>.

Uncaring or Attentive. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/attentive/uncaring.

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