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 Whether in a window, middle, or aisle seat, being considerate of your fellow passengers will make flying much more pleasant for everyone. — Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Visitors can do their part to protect parks by following Leave No Trace principles like plan ahead and prepare and be considerate of others. — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 This perhaps comes through most clearly in the film’s surprisingly considerate treatment of religion, especially in a scholastic environment. — Ryan Swen, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 The guide advises passengers to be considerate of those around them, particularly on longer journeys where prolonged exposure to smells or sounds can cause discomfort. — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 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
  • Pity the documentary filmmaker: A job already replete with near impossibilities—impossible to secure funding, impossible to get distribution, impossible to find an attentive audience—has just become even more difficult.
    — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Tap Into Your Listening Superpowers While extroverts might dominate conversations with their energy and expressiveness, introverts typically excel at attentive listening.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of attentive
Adjective
  • Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • And Martin says the uncertainty about insurance rates is yet another good reason to be careful on the road.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of thoughtful
Adjective
  • At times, that can mean there’s reason to be optimistic or perhaps to be cautious about a hot start.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Collins said Republicans also need to be cautious about slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, another budget-cutting target identified by fiscal conservatives.
    — Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • She was described as being polite, kind, had a nice smile.
    — Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2025
  • While former Lakers guard Max Christie gave Pelinka a kind reception, Anthony Davis was the contrary.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The study, by the Kearney Consumer Institute, found that consumers are wary of spending.
    — Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Europe is wary of sleepwalking back into the trap of reliance on Russian energy resources that caused an energy crisis at the outset of the 2022 invasion and mounting speculation that Europe might reopen its taps has sparked pushback from key European voices.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of wary
Adjective
  • Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of caring
Adjective
  • In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The Suncoast region is seeing particularly high alert levels.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of alert

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