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considerate (adj.)

1570s, "marked by deliberation," from Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare "to look at closely, observe" (see consider). Of persons, "deliberate, prudent, given to consideration" 1580s; meaning "not unfeeling or rigorous, showing consideration for the circumstances or feelings of others" is from c. 1700. Related: Considerately; considerateness.

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Definitions of considerate from WordNet

considerate (adj.)
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others;
friends considerate enough to leave us alone
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