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

First, that the guests are considerate and grateful, even if that does not mean taking out the trash. —Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026

When a leader is told to be more considerate but still gets advancement opportunities after pushing people past their limits, the message is clear. —Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 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

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