considerate

adjective

con·​sid·​er·​ate kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət 

1

: marked by or given to careful consideration : circumspect

"He is, I believe, in such a state of mental distress as to be hardly capable of giving me a considerate answer."

—Anthony Trollope

2

: thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others

He was considerate and silenced his phone when the movie started.

considerately adverb

considerateness noun

Synonyms of considerate

• attentive
• thoughtful
• kind
• caring
• respectful

Examples of considerate in a Sentence

She is one of the most considerate people I know.

He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.

Recent Examples on the Web

Does being considerate improve your chances of getting a freebie or discount later on? —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

While most passengers are considerate, late-night returns and early-morning departures can bring bursts of noise outside your door. —David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 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

Be considerate of fire bans in your area and avoid grilling when winds exceed 30 mph. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see consider

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for considerate

• inconsiderate

Kids Definition

considerate

adjective

con·​sid·​er·​ate kən-ˈsid-(ə-)rət 

1

: tending to consider things carefully

2

: thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others

considerately adverb

considerateness noun