单词 | considerate |
释义 | considerate (once / 887 pages) adj Being considerate is being polite and caring. People like it when you're considerate of their feelings. We could all probably be more considerate of others: this word means you're thinking of other people — considering them — and then treating them decently and with respect. It's considerate to say "please" and "thank you" to people. It's considerate to excuse yourself, rather than walking out and slamming the door. Asking someone how they feel is usually considerate. A considerate person is kind and thoughtful — a good person to know. WORD FAMILYconsiderate: considerately, considerateness, inconsiderate+/inconsiderate: inconsiderately, inconsiderateness, inconsideratest/inconsiderateness: inconsideratenesses USAGE EXAMPLESDesmond Doss Sr. did not always receive considerate treatment in return. Washington Times(Nov 26, 2016) Like many in the town, he is relying on government assistance, considerate banks and donations. BBC(Nov 25, 2016) We can all be a Force for Change by being more considerate of others in our daily lives. Los Angeles Times(Nov 21, 2016) adj showing concern for the rights and feelings of others friends considerate enough to leave us alone Syn|Ant thoughtful considerate of the feelings or well-being of others kindhaving or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior unselfishdisregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others tactfulhaving or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others inconsiderate lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others thoughtless, uncaring, unthinkingwithout care or thought for others selfishconcerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others tactless, untactfullacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others thoughtlessshowing lack of careful thought |
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