Definition of considerate Considerate

/kʌnsɪˈdɚʌt/ - [kunsiderut] - con•sid•er•ate

We found 6 definitions of considerate from 4 different sources.

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What does considerate mean?

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Adjective

considerate - showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; "friends considerate enough to leave us alone"
  inconsiderate lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others; "shockingly inconsiderate behavior"
  kind tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke"
  tactful showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; "by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone"; "a tactful way of correcting someone"; "the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill"
  unselfish not greedy
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • considerate (a.)
    Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other.
  • considerate (a.)
    Having respect to; regardful.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • considerate
    Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.

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