Considerateness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət/ con·sid·er·ate

Meaning & Definition of Considerateness

Considerateness (adjective)

  1. marked by or given to careful consideration, circumspect
  2. thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others

Considerateness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in concern, kindness

    similar: concern, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, care, carefulness, lovingness, solicitousness, solicitude, babying, coddling, pampering
    opposite: carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness

Related Entry: Considerate (adjective)

Considerate is a different word from Considerateness. The synonyms below are for considerate, not for considerateness.

  1. given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others

    "a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings"

    similar: attentive, kind, solicitous, thoughtful
    related: brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice, caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender, chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite, diplomatic, tactful, deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful, altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, humane, selfless, unselfish, charitable, generous, magnanimous
    opposite: heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking
    near: inattentive, uncaring, unheeding, inhospitable, unkind, unkindly, ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly, unhelpful, malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful

  2. having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble

    "you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak"

    similar: alert, careful, cautious, chary, circumspect, conservative, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary
    related: advertent, attentive, awake, observant, regardful, vigilant, watchful, hypercautious, foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful, provident, thoughtful, cagey, calculating, canny, shrewd, deliberate, slow, ultracareful, ultracautious
    opposite: careless, heedless, incautious, unguarded, unmindful, unsafe, unwary
    near: bold, brash, impetuous, rash, reckless, venturesome, asleep, inattentive, regardless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious, absentminded, forgetful, inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Considerateness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Considerateness:

concern, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, care, carefulness, lovingness, solicitousness, solicitude, babying, coddling, pampering

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Considerateness

Words with the opposite meaning of Considerateness:

carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern, unkindness

Word Forms of Considerateness

Derived words: considerately (adverb), considerateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Considerateness

First known use: 1572

Frequently Asked Questions about Considerateness

What does "Considerateness" mean?

"Considerateness" means marked by or given to careful consideration, circumspect. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by or given to careful consideration, circumspect.

What is another word for "Considerateness"?

Other words for "Considerateness" include concern, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, care, carefulness, lovingness and solicitousness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Considerateness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Considerateness"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Considerateness". Common alternatives include concern, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, care, carefulness, lovingness, solicitousness, solicitude and babying.

What is the opposite of "Considerateness"?

Antonyms of "Considerateness" include carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness, unconcern and unkindness.

Is "Considerateness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Considerateness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Considerateness"?

"Considerateness" is pronounced /kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət/ and divided into syllables as con·sid·er·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Considerateness"?

First known use: 1572.

What is another word for "Considerateness" meaning "as in concern, kindness"?

When "Considerateness" (noun) means as in concern, kindness, synonyms include concern, consideration, kindness, thoughtfulness, care and carefulness. Opposites in this sense include carelessness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration and thoughtlessness.