gratefulness
Feeling of appreciation
Gratefulness is the state of feeling or expressing gratitude—a warm appreciation for kindness received or good fortune experienced.
The word overlaps almost entirely with gratitude, though gratefulness may feel slightly warmer or more personal: Her gratefulness for their support was evident in everything she did.
Appreciative state of mind
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- joyIntense positive emotion
warmth · satisfaction · blessedness · heartfelt · sentimentality · cherishing · joyfulness · peace
Awareness of the present
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- presenceState of being somewhere
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
counting blessings · perspective · positivity · optimism · acceptance · reverence · wonder · awe
Expression of gratitude
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
praise · testimonial · shout-out · compliment · applause · kudos · commendation · salute
State of owing money
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- repaymentGiving back what's owed
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
giving back · altruism · compassion · empathy · benevolence · mutual aid · charity
thankfulness
Appreciative state of mind
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
joy · warmth · satisfaction · blessedness · heartfelt · sentimentality · cherishing · joyfulness · peace · serenity
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- presenceState of being somewhere
counting blessings · awareness · perspective · positivity · optimism · acceptance · reverence · wonder · awe · savoring
thank-you
Expression of gratitude
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- tributeOffering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
recognition · praise · testimonial · shout-out · compliment · applause · kudos · commendation · salute · nod
indebtedness
State of owing money
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- repaymentGiving back what's owed
- generosityReadiness to give freely
kindness · giving back · altruism · compassion · empathy · benevolence · mutual aid · charity
blessing
Prayer seeking divine favor
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- prayerAddress to deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
reverence · divine · providence · faith · worship · sacred · offering · praise · abundance · mercy
- positive regardadmiration, appreciation, esteem, respect, regard
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- appreciationthanks, thank you, thankfulness, appreciation, acknowledgment
- expressions of gratitudethank you, thanks, thankfulness, appreciation, acknowledgment
- thankfulnessappreciation, thanks, thanksgiving, thank you, giving thanks
- gratitude expressionsthankfulness, appreciation, thank you letters, acknowledgments, blessings
gratefulnessingratitude
Lack of appreciation
ungratefulness · thanklessness · unthankfulness · unappreciation · taking for granted
gratefulnessentitlement
Assumed right to benefits
ingratitude · ungraciousness · presumptuousness · expectation · presumption
gratefulnessresentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
bitterness · discontentment · resentfulness · dissatisfaction · complaint
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