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considerate

US /kənˈsɪdɚət/

adjective Advanced · C1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

It was considerate of him to turn down the music at night.

Word Family

NounNoun
considerateness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
considerate gốc
AdverbAdv
considerately

Synonyms

  • thoughtfulhaving intellectual depth
  • attentive(often followed by `to') giving care or attention
  • courteousexhibiting courtesy and politeness

Collocations

  • Easy be polite and considerate to elderly neighbors
    to exist or be in a specified condition regarding polite and considerate to elderly neighbors
  • Medium considerate colleagues respect quiet focus areas at work
    describing considerate colleagues respect quiet focus areas at work (showing concern for the rights and feelings of others)
  • Hard deliver thoughtful and considerate feedback softening constructive criticism
    to bring or provide results or goods regarding thoughtful and considerate feedback softening constructive criticism
  • Very Hard exemplify the courtly manners of an exceedingly considerate gentleman
    to exemplify the courtly manners of an exceedingly considerate gentleman, meaning to be characteristic of

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