consideratenessn.
/kənˈsɪdərətnɪs/ The quality of being considerate.
1. Thoughtfulness, discretion, prudence. Obsolete.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > [noun] > state or quality of
penseec1485
thoughtfulness1594
reflexivenessa1651
considerateness1651
reflectedness1688
reflectivenessa1703
considerativeness1710
contemplativeness1727
cogitativeness1823
meditativenessa1834
submergence1872
brood1895
the world > action or operation > manner of action > care, carefulness, or attention > caution > [noun] > prudence
warshipc888
discretion1340
prudence1340
vesynessc1425
advisivenessa1450
prudencya1456
vertynessc1485
discreetness1530
take-heed1596
canniness1638
prudentiality1646
considerateness1651
prudentialness1659
prudentnessc1661
1651 R. Baxter Plain Script. Proof Infants Church-membership & Baptism 273 I never judged them to be of the highest form for considerateness or godliness.
1679 J. Goodman Penitent Pardoned (1713) ii. i. 142 A serious and pensive considerateness.
2. Thoughtfulness for others.
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the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > kindness > [noun] > considerateness
metheOE
consideration1415
officiosity1565
officiousness1596
considerateness1748
thoughtfulness1813
accommodativeness1834
1748 S. Richardson Clarissa III. xxxvi. 188 I have just now another instance of his considerateness.
1876 C. M. Yonge Womankind v. 37 Their considerateness in bringing her flowers, books, music.
1888 J. W. Burgon Lives Twelve Good Men I. ii. 122 His considerateness for the feelings of others.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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