: thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : showing kindness toward other people
She is one of the most considerate people I know.
He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
—often + ofHe is always considerate of other people's feelings.
It was very considerate of you to offer to help.
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/considerate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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