considerate
showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
carefully considered; deliberate.
marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.
Origin of considerate
1synonym study For considerate
Other words for considerate
Other words from considerate
- con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverb
- con·sid·er·ate·ness, noun
- o·ver·con·sid·er·ate, adjective
- o·ver·con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverb
- o·ver·con·sid·er·ate·ness, noun
- qua·si-con·sid·er·ate, adjective
- qua·si-con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverb
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How to use considerate in a sentence
This considerateness on old Mr Clare's part led Angel onward to the other and dearer subject.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles | Thomas HardyBetween these two extremes there is room for a mistress who unites considerateness with self-respect.
The Expert Maid-Servant | Cristine Terhune HerrickIt produced in her a false conscience, as though she were guilty of an unkindness, a lack of considerateness and perfect delicacy.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady | Lucas MaletIf Phil Arbuthnot should ever prove himself my worst enemy, I never could forget the considerateness of that morning.
Rutledge | Miriam Coles HarrisThe other surfmen noticed Joes manner, and silently criticised it by treating Walters youth with all the greater considerateness.
Fighting the Sea | Edward A. Rand
British Dictionary definitions for considerate
/ (kənˈsɪdərɪt) /
thoughtful towards other people; kind
rare carefully thought out; considered
Derived forms of considerate
- considerately, adverb
- considerateness, noun
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