considerate

[ kuhn-sid-er-it ]

adjective

1. showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc.:

   a very considerate critic.

   Synonyms: concerned, patient, kind

2. carefully considered; deliberate.
3. marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.

considerate

/ kənˈsɪdərɪt /

adjective

1. thoughtful towards other people; kind
2. rare.
   carefully thought out; considered

Derived Forms

• conˈsiderately, adverb
• conˈsiderateness, noun

Other Words From

• con·sider·ate·ly adverb
• con·sider·ate·ness noun
• over·con·sider·ate adjective
• over·con·sider·ate·ly adverb
• over·con·sider·ate·ness noun
• quasi-con·sider·ate adjective
• quasi-con·sider·ate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of considerate¹

First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin consīderātus (past participle of consīderāre “to examine, consider” ), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre ) + -tus past participle suffix; consider

Synonym Study

See thoughtful.

Example Sentences

One of Streeting’s team told me: “Wes has approached this issue in a genuine, thoughtful and considerate way, setting out his own view while respecting others’ views.”

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"It's the people that are most thoughtful, most considerate – they're the very people that I'm worried about," he adds.

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The DfI confirmed it had received the councillor's request for a site visit and also appealed for drivers to be considerate when they park.

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The British Fireworks Association said it encourages responsible use of fireworks and urges people to be considerate of their neighbours, particularly those with pets or noise sensitivities.

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In a statement from his parents, Jesse was described as "a safe careful and considerate driver" who drove almost daily.

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Related Words

• accommodating
• amiable
• attentive
• charitable
• circumspect
• compassionate
• discreet
• generous
• magnanimous
• mindful
• polite
• solicitous
• sympathetic
• thoughtful
• unselfish
• warmhearted