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considerate

/kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ət/
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Adverb:considerately
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considerate Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings or circumstances.

Example

"It was very considerate of the neighbors to lower their music late at night."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'considerate' (thoughtful of the feelings and rights of others) with 'considerable' (notably large in size, amount, or extent).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin 'consideratus', the past participle of 'considerare' ('to examine closely or observe the stars'), originally meaning 'prudent or deliberate' before shifting to mean 'thoughtful of others'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Considerate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/considerate
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