considerate

adjective

kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət How to pronounce considerate (audio)
Definition of consideratenext
1
as in attentive
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others a kindly woman who is very considerate of other people's feelings

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2
as in careful
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble you need to develop a more considerate temperament and learn to think before you speak

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Recent Examples of considerate Say the considerate thing, but keep the point specific enough to actually help. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 Travel experts recommend simple, non-perishable snacks, secure containers, and considerate timing when eating on board. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 Jason Sudeikis has a lot of old mail to go through thanks to a considerate fan. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 On behalf of the little dark-eyed junco family, thank you for being so considerate. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for considerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerate
  1. attentive
  2. careful
  3. thoughtful
  4. cautious
  5. kind
  6. wary
  7. caring
  8. alert
Adjective
  • On the second, more attentive read, my toes and fingers started to clench.
    — Andrew Lipstein, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The service Service is polished, attentive, and highly personalized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • Full-scale, 10-foot Hulk standins helped actors and camera crews judge his dimensions on set, and even his pants required careful attention.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Turning a field into a recognizable maze requires specialized planning and careful execution.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Combined with plush cushioning, these thoughtful details make Bombas socks stand out from the average pair.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Weiss, now 69, is widely viewed as a smart and thoughtful straight shooter, skilled at solving organizational problems.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • For now, a Super El Niño offers a reason for cautious optimism — not a promise of a drought-busting winter.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • People with certain medical conditions should be particularly cautious about intense, high-speed rides.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • The world has lost one of its brightest lights and kindest souls.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Please be kind and respectful of other customers lined up for gas.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The third quarter earnings season has only just started, and it's expected to be strong, but investors are growing wary of the market.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Saxberger is wary, but Meyers’s admiration touches something, and soon the older man’s convinced to join a nightly meeting of young aesthetes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wary
Adjective
  • Weird things happen in three or four games throughout the regular season all the time, without anyone noticing or caring.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Not sincere, caring concern, and not questions about the legality or morality of Grace’s ultimatum.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • Rivera urged coastal residents to remain alert to changes in sea level, identify routes to higher ground and report unusual conditions to emergency authorities.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Threats to the Carolinas The private AccuWeather service urged Carolinians to remain alert to possible flash flooding, mudslides and tornadoes Sunday into Sunday night.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of alert

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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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