considerate — careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; thoughtful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; thoughtful
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪdərət/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so considerate that he tiptoes around the apartment when I'm studying, even though I told him heavy metal helps me concentrate.
- It would be considerate to inform your neighbors before throwing a karaoke party at midnight.
- She's always considerate of her colleagues' feelings during meetings.
considerate
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈsɪdərət/]
careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; thoughtful
He is considerate, holding the door for the woman pushing a stroller.
Be considerate to turn desperate into moderate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin considerare, meaning 'to think carefully or deliberately.' The word originally referred to observing stars (from sidus, 'star') in ancient times, which symbolized careful judgment; this evolved to mean 'thoughtful' and eventually 'showing regard for others' in modern English.
Breakdown
con- (together) + siderare (to observe stars, from sidus meaning 'star'), literally 'to look at stars together,' which developed into the sense of deliberate, careful thinking.
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📝Examples
“My roommate is so considerate that he tiptoes around the apartment when I'm studying, even though I told him heavy metal helps me concentrate.”
“It would be considerate to inform your neighbors before throwing a karaoke party at midnight.”
“She's always considerate of her colleagues' feelings during meetings.”
“How considerate of the mosquito to wait until I turned off the lights before starting its midnight concert.”
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