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considerate
What does considerate mean?
considerate (adjective): consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people and their rights, needs, feelings and comfort).
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use considerate in a sentence?
- It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce considerate?
/kənˈsɪdəɹət/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are antonyms of considerate?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “considerate” mean?
breaching the established standards of conduct or behavior within a particular organization or profession
Not quite: that's what unethical means.
of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect; scruffy
Not quite: that's what shabby means.
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd
Not quite: that's what ludicrous means.
consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people and their rights, needs, feelings and comfort)
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