regardful

[ ri-gahrd-fuhl ]

adjective

1. observant; attentive; heedful (often followed by of ):

   a man regardful of the feelings of others.

2. showing or feeling regard or esteem; respectful.

regardful

/ rɪˈɡɑːdfʊl /

adjective

1. often foll by of showing regard (for); heedful (of)
2. showing regard, respect, or consideration

Derived Forms

• reˈgardfulness, noun
• reˈgardfully, adverb

Other Words From

• re·gardful·ly adverb
• re·gardful·ness noun
• unre·gardful adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regardful¹

First recorded in 1580–90; regard + -ful

Example Sentences

"I did not agree in this room a year ago to be regardful of the opinion of others," he defended.

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But he was regardful of his own people, and in all companies he was fearless and could hold his own.

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"Mr. Warthell," she said, "the cool manner in which you receive the information which I give, indicates that you are not as regardful of your life as might be the case."

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They were outlaws, and yet religious robbers, yet generous and regardful of the minutest delicacies of honour; lovers of freedom, yet obeying the sternest discipline; cruel, yet tender to their friends.

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I have not wanted good words, and exceeding kind and regardful usance.

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