Attentive and Unkindly

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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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Unkindly is an antonym for attentive.

Nearby Words: attention, attentively

Unkindly adjective - Lacking in sympathy and kindness.

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Attentive is an antonym for unkindly.

Nearby Word: unkind

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