advertence
noun
ad·ver·tence ad-ˈvər-tᵊn(t)s 
1
: the action or process of adverting : attention
2
: advertency sense 1
Synonyms
- advertency
- attention
- awareness
- cognizance
- consciousness
- ear
- eye
- heed
- knowledge
- mindfulness
- note
- notice
- observance
- observation
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Example Sentences
a greater advertence to the feelings of others is what that insensitive clod needs
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, "attention, consciousness," borrowed from Middle French avertance, from avertent, present participle of avertir, advertir "to advert entry 1" + -ence, -ance -ence
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
advertence
noun
as in awareness
a state of being aware a greater advertence to the feelings of others is what that insensitive clod needs Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- awareness
- attention
- mindfulness
- cognizance
- consciousness
- knowledge
- notice
- observation
- note
- ear
- observance
- advertency
- eye
- mind
- consideration
- heed
- regard
- perception
- care
- recognition
- understanding
- concern
- hyperawareness
- apprehension
- hyperconsciousness
- advisement
- thought
- watch
- grasp
- discernment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disregard
- unawareness
- neglect
- obliviousness