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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Considerate \Con*sid"er*ate\, a. [L. consideratus p. p.] 1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other Of dauntless courage and considerate pride. --Milton. ?neas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people. --Dryden. The wisest and most considerate men in the world. --Sharp. 2. Having respect to regardful. [R.] They may be . . . more considerate of praise. --Dr. H. More Syn: Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See {Thoughtful}. -- {Con*sid"er*ate*ly}, adv -- {Con*sid"er*ate*ness}, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: considerateness n : kind and considerate regard for others "he showed no consideration for her feelings" [syn: {consideration}, {thoughtfulness}] [ant: {inconsideration}, {inconsideration}]
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