adjective

considerate

thoughtful, kind, attentive

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

It was considerate of you to bring a gift.

It was considerate of you to bring a gift.

((of sb./sth.)) thoughtful towards (sb./sth.) He is always considerate of others' feelings.

It was considerate ((of sb.)) ((to do sth.)) It was kind of (sb.) to (do sth.) It was considerate of you to bring a gift.

Synonyms: thoughtful, kind; Antonyms: inconsiderate, thoughtless

From Latin 'considerare' (to look at closely, observe), originally 'to observe the stars'. 'con-' (with) + 'sidera' (stars).

Someone who is 'considerate' 'considers' the feelings of others.

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