considerateness

Example Sentences

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For one so often finds that acts specially showing delicacy and considerateness, little supererogatory works of kindness, are taken unkindly.

From Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

This considerateness appeared very friendly to Eric, who returned it by saying that it should be his endeavor not to estrange Roland from his family.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold

This product of his exceptional courtesy and considerateness must have puzzled many people, taken in conjunction with his invariable avoidance of intercourse wherever that could be managed with politeness.

From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by Dawson, A. J. (Alec John)

As his son notes, the one great drawback was lack of considerateness and good temper in his relations with his wife.

From Herbert Spencer by Thomson, J. Arthur (John Arthur)

With her usual considerateness and docility, Talbot obeyed; and although she did not sleep, she certainly obtained an amount of rest of which she stood in great need.

From A Castle in Spain A Novel by De Mille, James