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considerate

/kənˈsɪdəɹət/adjective4 syllables

Considerate means: showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.

Synonyms for considerate7

adjective, as in showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

thoughtful, kind, tactful, unselfish

also used for considerate

caring, deliberate, consider

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Opposites of considerate

inconsiderate

What does considerate mean?1

adjective

1

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others“friends considerate enough to leave us alone”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Considerate in a sentence

  • Do you prefer that children be obedient and polite or creative, independent and considerate?rul
  • It would be better if she were more considerate.rul
  • You should be more considerate of your parents.CK
  • You should be more considerate of the neighbors.araneo
  • One should be considerate about things and considerate of people.unknown
  • His nephew was brought up to be modest and considerate.unknown
  • It was very considerate of you to do that for me.CK
  • Not everyone is as considerate as you are.CK

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