NYT Dictionary

THOUGHTFUL

/ˈfoːtfəl/
AdjectiveTHOUGHT-fulthought-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English thoȝtful, thohtful, equivalent to thought + -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol, Swedish tankfull.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

carefulcontemplativepensivethoughtyruminantintrospectiveconsiderateattentivecaringcogitative

Antonyms

thoughtlessheedless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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