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considerateness|kənˈsɪdərətnɪs| [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being considerate. 1. Thoughtfulness, discretion, prudence. Obsolescent.
1651Baxter Inf. Bapt. 273, I never judged them to be of the highest form for considerateness or godliness. 1679J. Goodman Penit. Pardon. ii. i. (1713) 142 A serious and pensive considerateness. 2. Thoughtfulness for others.
1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) III. 203, I have just now another instance of his considerateness. 1876C. M. Yonge Womankind v. 37 Their considerateness in bringing her flowers, books, music. 1888Burgon Lives 12 Gd. Men I. ii. 122 His considerateness for the feelings of others. |