considerate
[ kuhn-sid-er-it ]
/ kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /
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 of considerate
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
SYNONYMS FOR considerate
OTHER WORDS FROM considerate
Words nearby considerate
consett,
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considerable,
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considering,
consigliere,
consign
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British Dictionary definitions for considerate
considerate
/ (kənˈsɪdərɪt) /
adjective
thoughtful towards other people; kind
rare
carefully thought out; considered