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 On behalf of the little dark-eyed junco family, thank you for being so considerate. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Long Beach — after an influx of new drive-throughs — moved in 2019 to develop restrictions in certain corridors and require traffic studies and considerate design to allow them to be zoned in other areas. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Spencer stresses the importance of keeping the lines of communication open and being respectful and considerate at all times. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 The company operates 15 safari properties in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe, with safari experiences built around bespoke, caring, meaningful and considerate values. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 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
  • According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Reviews that describe compassionate care, efficient scheduling or attentive staff address the questions patients are already asking.
    — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • Kurz said that the field team put careful consideration into selecting each site.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Steve Bardens/Getty Images Brighton & Hove Albion must be careful that the chill of winter does not arrive much earlier than normal for them this season in the Conference League.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Ask the direct question, write down the agreement, and leave room for a thoughtful answer.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Libra September 23 – October 22 A thoughtful message could reconnect you with the right people.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • As the use of AI increases, financial experts say consumers should be cautious about fully trusting these tools.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Fed may be more cautious about raising interest rates at a time when the labor market appears less stable.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Say the kind thing, ask the real question, and let connection grow through simple effort instead of silent hoping today.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In these moments and others, HOTD has sometimes espoused a form of gender essentialism that suggests Rhaenyra and Alicent are both inherently kinder and better than the men around them.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The experts Fortune spoke with were wary of leaning too hard on age in this debate.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The communicators interviewed for this story were much warier of letting AI write public-facing material than of using it behind the scenes for research or other tasks.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of wary
Adjective
  • Rika also reminded me a lot of him—a little too focused on shopping over family finances, caring but impulsive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to Jane, Burke was generally a caring and attentive friend, but also stern.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • An evacuation warning means residents should prepare to leave, stay alert for changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if an order is issued.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Officials have urged Hoosiers to stay alert to changing weather conditions as more storms move across Indiana.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of alert

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