considerateness

noun

as in thoughtfulness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerateness
  1. thoughtfulness
  2. consideration
  3. kindness
  4. concern
  5. solicitude
Noun
  • Another aspect of Lee’s work—and a hallmark of any conversation with her—is its warmth, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
    — Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • So many who knew Lucas attest to his thoughtfulness and professionalism.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
Noun
  • One theory focuses on political considerations — that extending the deportation reprieve could have made the administration appear weak on immigration to its conservative base, just ahead of next month’s consequential midterm election.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Iowa doesn’t have a blemish on its record, and a strong game here might give them future consideration for the College Football Playoffs.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • Lee, meanwhile, is magnificent in a role requiring similar kindness, only laced with loneliness and loss.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Amagda Pérez Amagda Pérez advocates for immigrants and farmworkers with kindness, respect and determination.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • Businesses have previously voiced concern about the concentration of power in the two main payment providers.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Using public warnings to create concern among subscribers is an unnecessary pressure tactic.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of concern
Noun
  • For Marius’ friend, police chief Silviu (Alex Conovaru), such solicitude is weak and unmanly.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • At first idly, then with what appears to be solicitude, and finally with the glee of a cat cornering a mouse before killing it, Gustav pokes into Adi’s professional failures, connecting them to Tekla’s galling success.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Definition of solicitude
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“Considerateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerateness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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