Con-sid'er-ate, a.

adjective

(44), a. [Lat. consideratus, p. p. of considerare.]

Sense 1. Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; deliberate; circumspect; careful; especially mindful of the rights, claims, and feelings of others.

Æneas is patient, considerate, and careful of his people. Dryden.

Sense 2. Having respect to; regardful. [Rare.] “Considerate of praise.” Decay of Piety.

Synonyms—Thoughtful; reflective; careful; discreet; prudent; deliberate; serious. See THOUGHTFUL.