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considerate behavior

[kənˈsɪdərət bɪˈheɪvjər]
noun phrase
comportamento considerado
1. Actions and conduct that show concern, respect, and thoughtfulness towards others' feelings, needs, and wellbeing
Her considerate behavior towards her elderly neighbors earned their gratitude and respect.
O seu comportamento considerado com relação aos vizinhos idosos conquistou a gratidão e respeito deles.
2. Displaying awareness and sensitivity to the impact of one's actions on other people
His considerate behavior included always asking before making decisions that affected the group.
Seu comportamento considerado incluía sempre perguntar antes de tomar decisões que afetassem o grupo.
Synonyms
thoughtful behaviorrespectful conductcourteous behaviortactful actionsempathetic conduct
Antonyms
inconsiderate behaviorrude conductdisrespectful behaviortactless actionsselfish conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento considerado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento considerado / atitude atenciosa
Atitude atenciosa is also commonly used
São Paulo
comportamento considerado
Standard usage
Portugal
comportamento considerado / conduta atenciosa
Both terms are used; comportamento is more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

treat others as you would like to be treated
put oneself in someone else's shoes
have a heart of gold
go the extra mile
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