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Definition of considerate adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

considerate

adjective
 
/kənˈsɪdərət/
 
/kənˈsɪdərət/
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  1. always thinking of other people’s wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others synonym thoughtful
    • She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.
    • It was very considerate of him to wait.
    • Louis was a kind, caring and considerate young man.
    • Try to be a bit more considerate.
    opposite inconsiderateTopics Personal qualitiesc1
    Word Originlate 16th cent. (in the sense ‘showing careful thought’): from Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.
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