CONSIDERATE Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

considerate

adjective

kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət

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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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 Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host. —

Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026 Also be aware of any local noise regulations and be considerate of your neighbors. —

Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026 Does being considerate improve your chances of getting a freebie or discount later on? —

The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 The service Friendly and considerate, the Datai’s staff—many of whom have been here since the very start—reflect the resort's exceptionally high return rate, with some months hitting 60% returning guests. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for considerate

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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.

— Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 17 June 2026
But as an artist accumulates experiences, the attentive listener starts to carry that baggage with them, particularly as artists spend more and more time selling the self than the art.

— Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026