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considerateness

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con·sid·er·ate  (kn-sdr-t)
adj.
1. Having or marked by regard for the needs or feelings of others. See Synonyms at thoughtful.
2. Characterized by careful thought; deliberate.
[Middle English, observed, from Latin cnsdertus, past participle of cnsderre, to consider; see consider.]
con·sider·ate·ly adv.
con·sider·ate·ness n.
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Noun1.considerateness - kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no consideration for her feelings"
thoughtfulness, consideration
attentiveness - the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others
kindness - the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
tact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense


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I shall do nothing rashly: you know me sufficiently to confide in my prudence and considerateness whenever the safety of others is committed to my care.
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This considerateness on old Mr Clare's part led Angel onward to the other and dearer subject.
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Surpass, ye higher men, the petty virtues, the petty policy, the sand-grain considerateness, the ant-hill trumpery, the pitiable comfortableness, the "happiness of the greatest number"--!
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