Transcription
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- [kuh n-sid-er-it]
- /kənˈsɪd ər ɪt/
- /kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-sid-er-it]
- /kənˈsɪd ər ɪt/
Definitions of considerate word
- adjective considerate Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people. 3
- adjective considerate thoughtful towards other people; kind 3
- adjective considerate carefully thought out; considered 3
- adjective considerate having or showing regard for others and their feelings; thoughtful 3
- adjective considerate well-considered; deliberate 3
- adjective considerate showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic. 1
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Origin of considerate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425 for earlier sense; 1565-75 for current senses; late Middle English < Latin consīderātus (past participle of consīderāre to consider), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Considerate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
considerate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
considerate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for considerate
adj considerate
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- accommodating — If you describe someone as accommodating, you like the fact that they are willing to do things in order to please you or help you.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
adjective considerate
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- selfless — having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
Antonyms for considerate
adj considerate
- merciless — without mercy; having or showing no mercy; pitiless; cruel: a merciless critic.
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- greedy — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
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