Considerate meaning

kən-sĭd'ər-ĭt
Having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful.
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Having or showing regard for the needs or feelings of others.
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The definition of considerate is being aware of and respecting other people's feelings.

An example of considerate is not talking during a movie.

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Characterized by careful thought; deliberate.
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Well-considered; deliberate.
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Consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring.

It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.

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Characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate.
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Origin of considerate

Middle English observed from Latin cōnsīderātus past participle of cōnsīderāre to consider consider

Sentence Examples

  • At least he was considerate enough not to comment on her obvious interest in his physique.

  • Soon afterwards (77) he was elected praetor, and was next appointed to the province of Africa, where he again won a good name as a just and considerate governor.

  • The upright and considerate manner in which he treated the provincials won him their affection, but at the same time brought upon him the hatred of Nero, who felt specially aggrieved because Soranus had refused to punish a city which had defended the statues of its gods against the Imperial commissioners.

  • He was entirely devoted to the affairs of his regiment and was considerate and kind to his men and officers.

  • Strict and severe as he was with his soldiers, he was particularly considerate to the people generally, and made their burdens as light as possible.

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