- considerate
- UK [kənˈsɪd(ə)rət] / US [kənˈsɪdərət]
adjective
thinking about the feelings and needs of other people
It was very considerate of you to include me.
English dictionary. 2014.
It was very considerate of you to include me.
English dictionary. 2014.
Considerate — Con*sid er*ate (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]r*[asl]t), a. [L. consideratus, p. p.] 1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
considerate — index benevolent, charitable (lenient), circumspect, humane, judicial, judicious, lenient, philanthr … Law dictionary
considerate — 1570s, marked by deliberation, from L. consideratus, pp. of considerare (see CONSIDER (Cf. consider)). Of persons, deliberate, prudent, 1580s; meaning showing consideration for others is from c.1700 … Etymology dictionary
considerate — *thoughtful, attentive Analogous words: kindly, *kind: *tender, sympathetic, warmhearted, compassionate: obliging, complaisant, *amiable Antonyms: inconsiderate Contrasted words: *forgetful, unmindful, oblivious: *careless, h … New Dictionary of Synonyms
considerate — [adj] respectful of others accommodating, amiable, attentive, benevolent, big, charitable, chivalrous, circumspect, compassionate, complaisant, concerned, cool, discreet, forbearing, generous, kind, kindly, like a sport*, magnanimous, mellow,… … New thesaurus
considerate — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ careful not to harm or inconvenience others. DERIVATIVES considerately adverb … English terms dictionary
considerate — [kən sid′er it] adj. [ME considerat < L consideratus, pp. of considerare: see CONSIDER] 1. having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful 2. Obs. well considered; deliberate SYN. THOUGHTFUL considerately adv.… … English World dictionary
considerate — adj. 1) considerate of (he was considerate of everyone) 2) considerate towards 3) considerate to + inf. (it was considerate of her to do that) * * * [kən sɪd(ə)rɪt] considerate towards considerate of (he was considerate of everyone) considerate… … Combinatory dictionary
considerate — con|sid|er|ate [kənˈsıdərıt] adj always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them ≠ ↑inconsiderate ▪ He was always kind and considerate. it is considerate of sb (to do sth) ▪ It was very considerate of you to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
considerate — [[t]kənsɪ̱dərət[/t]] ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ of n (approval) Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people. I think he s the most charming, most considerate man I ve ever known... I ve always understood… … English dictionary
considerate — adjective always thinking of what other people need or want and taking care not to upset them: Diana is a considerate boss who is always willing to listen. | considerate of sb (to do sth): It was very considerate of you to let us know you were… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English