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Considerateness: meaning, definitions and examples

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considerateness

 

[ kənˈsɪdərətnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in interpersonal relationships

Considerateness is the quality of being thoughtful towards others' feelings and needs, showing empathy and kindness in your actions.

Synonyms

empathy, kindness, thoughtfulness

Examples of usage

  • He always shows considerateness towards his colleagues, making sure to listen to their opinions and offer help when needed.
  • Her considerateness was evident when she took the time to organize a surprise birthday party for her best friend.
  • Considerateness in a relationship can help strengthen the bond between partners and create a more harmonious environment.
  • His considerateness towards strangers was seen when he stopped to help an elderly person carry groceries to their car.
  • The considerateness of the team members towards each other contributed to the success of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "considerateness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consideração

🇮🇳 विचारशीलता

🇩🇪 Rücksichtnahme

🇮🇩 pertimbangan

🇺🇦 уважність

🇵🇱 takt

🇯🇵 配慮 (はいりょ)

🇫🇷 considération

🇪🇸 consideración

🇹🇷 düşüncelilik

🇰🇷 배려 (配慮)

🇸🇦 الاعتبار

🇨🇿 ohleduplnost

🇸🇰 ohľaduplnosť

🇨🇳 体贴 (tǐtiē)

🇸🇮 premišljenost

🇮🇸 tillitssemi

🇰🇿 қамқорлық

🇬🇪 გათვალისწინება

🇦🇿 diqqət

🇲🇽 consideración

Etymology

The word 'considerateness' originates from the verb 'considerate,' which comes from the Latin word 'consideratus,' meaning 'examined' or 'considered.' The concept of considerateness has been valued in various cultures throughout history, emphasizing the importance of thinking about others' well-being and feelings. Being considerate is seen as a virtue in many societies, promoting positive social interactions and fostering relationships.

See also: consider, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, consideration, considerative, considering, inconsiderate, inconsiderately, reconsider, reconsideration.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,848, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.