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considerate

[kuhn-sid-er-it]

adjective

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:
1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin consīderātus (past participle of consīderāre to consider), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre) + -tus past participle suffix

Related forms

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

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qua·si-con·sid·er·ate, adjective

qua·si-con·sid·er·ate·ly, adverb

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Synonyms
1. kind, patient, concerned. See thoughtful.

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Example Sentences

She was my companion-beautiful, kind, considerate and loving-a constant joy.

Just picture yourself or your family defenseless somewhere hoping that foreigners will be considerate and kind.

It was almost a pattern: as though they might be too considerate at heart to invade another's privacy without provocation.

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She was my companion-beautiful, kind, considerate and loving-a constant joy.

Just picture yourself or your family defenseless somewhere hoping that foreigners will be considerate and kind.

It was almost a pattern: as though they might be too considerate at heart to invade another's privacy without provocation.

Google+ is extremely privacy-sensitive and considerate.

And some of the aggrieved are deciding that the usual appeals for considerate behavior aren't solving the problem.

They make friends and are popular because they are considerate and self-confident.

Plus, a considerate person is so much more beautiful than one who isn't.

Set up to promote courtesy and considerate social behaviour.

May his wisdom, strength and warm considerate way remain in our memories and our lives.

The only way forward is to be considerate to all, and then to act.

Sidelights are a blessing for considerate insomniacs.

Mitnick did no serious harm, but others may not be so considerate.

The country is meant to rise with a considerate government concerning about the benefit of its people rather than its own pockets.

And when you need fixing, she'll remember you were considerate.

Ankiel is a sensitive, intelligent and considerate young man.

Keep up the good work, and thank you for being so considerate.

Whatever your reason, if you want to leave try to be considerate.

He seems to be considerate toward me when it suits him or when his illness isn't flaring.

We started off asking customers to be considerate and respectful while taking photos.

Jackson recall him as a considerate boss who cared deeply about the newspapers, his employees and his community.

It's the thoughtful and considerate people that make these visits worthwhile.

Young, for being so considerate in even trying to record a movie to make public for those of us who are interested.

She prays for people asking for world peace or inner peace, and for mundane miracles including considerate behavior from a.

And, though timing your talk with the chair is certainly the considerate thing to do, you aren't betraying him/her.

Cyclist can do a lot by being more considerate of motorist and pull off if the traffic is backing.

Like a considerate parent, he graciously absented himself.

What impressed me was that someone had obviously taken time to write something thoughtful and considerate.

Before the sketch ended, she demonstrated that she liked men who were considerate rather than men who were brash.

She was considerate enough to silence her cell phone when it vibrated loudly, though.

Try and be considerate in one, and above remember, you were in their position not too long ago.

He was extremely warm, personable, considerate and helpful.

All things are indeed considered, and they are mostly considered in a highly considerate manner.

People may be considerate only to those with whom they have chosen to maintain contact and shun everyone else.

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World English Dictionary

considerate (kənˈsɪdərɪt)

—*adj*
1.	thoughtful towards other people; kind
2.	rare carefully thought out; considered

con'siderately

—*adv*

con'siderateness

—n

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Word Origin & History

considerate

1570s, "marked by deliberation," from L. consideratus, pp. of considerare (see consider). Of persons, "deliberate, prudent," 1580s; meaning "showing consideration for others" is from c.1700.

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