considerate

The definition of considerate is being aware of and respecting other people's feelings.

(adjective)

An example of considerate is not talking during a movie.

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See considerate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful
  2. Obsolete well-considered; deliberate

Origin: ME considerat < L consideratus, pp. of considerare: see consider

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See considerate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having or marked by regard for the needs or feelings of others. See Synonyms at thoughtful.
  2. Characterized by careful thought; deliberate.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, observed

Origin: , from Latin cōnsīderātus

Origin: , past participle of cōnsīderāre, to consider; see consider

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Related Forms:

  • con·sidˈer·ate·ly adverb
  • con·sidˈer·ate·ness noun

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