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heed·ful

(hēd′fəl)

adj.

Paying close attention; mindful. See Synonyms at careful.

heed′ful·ly adv.

heed′ful·ness n.

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Noun

heedfulness - the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities

mindfulness

attentiveness - the trait of being observant and paying attention

inadvertency, unmindfulness, inadvertence, heedlessness - the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities

heedfulness

noun

1. Concentration of the mental powers on something:

attention, attentiveness, concentration, consideration, regardfulness.

2. Cautious attentiveness:

care, carefulness, caution, gingerliness, heed, mindfulness, regard.

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attenzione

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