considerate

considerate
con|sid|er|ate [kənˈsıdərıt] adj
always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them
He was always kind and considerate.
it is considerate of sb (to do sth)
It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.
considerate towards
As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists.
>considerately adv

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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  • 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 — [[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

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