Paying Attention Synonyms and Antonyms

Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. heedful
  2. attentive
  3. thoughtful
Antonyms:
  1. heedless
Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. attentiveness
  2. heed
  3. regard
Antonyms:
  1. inattentiveness