— considerately , adv. — considerateness , n.
/keuhn sid"euhr it/ , adj.
1. showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.: a very considerate critic.
2. carefully considered; deliberate.
3. marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.
[ 1375-1425 for earlier sense; 1565-75 for current senses; late ME consideratus (ptp. of considerare to CONSIDER), equiv. to considera- (s. of considerare ) + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. kind, patient, concerned. See thoughtful .