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Considerate   /kənsˈɪdərət/   Listen
adjective
Considerate  adj.  
1.
Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of others. "Of dauntless courage and considerate pride." "AEneas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people." "The wisest and most considerate men in the world."
2.
Having respect to; regardful. (R.) "They may be... more considerate of praise."
Synonyms: Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See Thoughtful.





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"Considerate" Quotes from Famous Books



... dear! Who could ever help seeing the Alderman? He was so considerate, so affable, he bore so much in mind the natural desires of folks to see him, that if he had a fault, it was the being constantly On View. And wherever the great people were, there, to be sure, attracted by the kindred sympathy ...
— The Chimes • Charles Dickens
 
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... the old gentleman recollected himself. "I don't conclude from this," said he, "that thy case is one of consumption:" and he looked kindly into Emma's face, as though desiring to be both considerate ...
— Be Courteous • Mrs. M. H. Maxwell
 
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... long strife, to the history of which these pages are devoted, is popularly but little known. Having tried to keep steadfastly in view the determination to write this work in an impartial spirit, to speak with respect of the contending parties, but never to conceal the truth, I commit it to the considerate ...
— History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science • John William Draper
 
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... Henry Green a most kind and considerate guide. He constantly made short detours in search of the easiest path and often broke off branches to clear the way. I hear he told the men afterwards that he had not thought the "Missus" would have been able to walk so well. I asked him as we went up the hill which ...
— Three Years in Tristan da Cunha • K. M. Barrow
 
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... having to keep her happiness to herself for the present, when she longed to share it with her mother: and to atone for her enforced reserve, she tried to be more than ever attentive and considerate to her while she looked forward to the time, not far distant, when she would ...
— Banked Fires • E. W. (Ethel Winifred) Savi
 
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