considerate
Americanadjective
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showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc..
a very considerate critic.
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carefully considered; deliberate.
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marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.
adjective
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thoughtful towards other people; kind
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rare carefully thought out; considered
Related Words
See thoughtful.
Other Word Forms
- considerately adverb
- considerateness noun
- overconsiderate adjective
- overconsiderately adverb
- overconsiderateness noun
- quasi-considerate adjective
- quasi-considerately adverb
Etymology
Origin of considerate
First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin consīderātus (past participle of consīderāre “to examine, consider” ), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre ) + -tus past participle suffix; consider
Example Sentences
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“Yousuf touched the lives of many, many people. He was kind, considerate, loyal, funny and very upbeat.”
From Washington Post
I commend you for trying to care for your own well-being while being considerate about the impact of your taking a new position.
From New York Times
She would like people to be more considerate when parking.
From BBC
Sustained by the “loyal, practical, considerate” friends that she and her placid boyfriend share along with a cat and an apartment, she feels less than trendy.
From Washington Post
Don’t you like it when people are considerate of YOU?
From Seattle Times
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