What does considerate mean?
Definitions for considerate
kənˈsɪd ər ɪtcon·sid·er·ate
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Princeton's WordNet
considerateadjective
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
"friends considerate enough to leave us alone"
Wiktionary
considerateadjective
consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring
It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.
considerateadjective
characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Considerateadjective
Etymology: consideratus, Latin.
I will converse with iron-witted fools,
And unrespective boys: none are for me,
That look into me with consid’rate eyes. William Shakespeare, Rich. III.Æneas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people. John Dryden, Fables, Preface.
I grant it to be in many cases certain, that it is such as a considerate man may prudently rely and proceed upon, and hath no just cause to doubt of. John Tillotson, Preface.
The expediency in the present juncture, may appear to every considerate man. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 16.
Though they will do nothing for virtue, yet they may be presumed more considerate of praise. Decay of Piety.
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considerate
Considerate refers to being thoughtful and attentive towards the feelings, needs or comfort of others. It involves showing kindness and regard for how one's actions and decisions may affect other people. A considerate person usually displays empathy, respect, and understanding in their interactions.
Webster Dictionary
Considerateadjective
given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other
Considerateadjective
having respect to; regardful
Editors Contribution
considerate
Thoughtful subconscious, conscience and consciousness.
People are so considerate of each other and choose to bring out the beautiful in each other for our love and unity creates the solutions we all choose as an intelligent being.
Submitted by MaryC on April 26, 2020
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of considerate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of considerate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of considerate in a Sentence
The only good husbands stay bachelors: They're too considerate to get married.
I got inspired reading that Pope Francis is very considerate about the environment and the impact of climate change for future generations.
I encourage Oregonians to be aware and considerate of our state's natural beauty, neighbors, and pets before deciding on when and where you choose to light fireworks.
Stay Calm, Stay Covered, Stay Considerate, Stay Cautious & Stay Caffeinated.
Fred was a sweet, funny and fiercely intelligent guy with a gentle heart. A bear of a man who was warm and considerate towards all those around him.
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- تراعيArabic
- деликатен, внимателенBulgarian
- consideratCatalan, Valencian
- ohleduplnýCzech
- zuvorkommendGerman
- consideradoSpanish
- hienotunteinen, huomaavainenFinnish
- prévenant, attentif, réfléchi, circonspectFrench
- cásmharIrish
- מתחשבHebrew
- figyelmesHungarian
- 思いやりJapanese
- 배려Korean
- studioseLatin
- tūporeMāori
- ညှာBurmese
- zorgzaam, voorkomendDutch
- atenciosoPortuguese
- внимательный, деликатный, тактичныйRussian
- omtänksamSwedish
- கருத்தில் கொள்ளுங்கள்Tamil
- غور کرناUrdu
- thận trọngVietnamese
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