CONSIDERATE Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

considerate

adjective

kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət

Definition of considerate

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 While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members of one department are very loud. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 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 Being a considerate dinner guest comes down to some simple awareness and paying attention to the host. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026 Morton Amphitheater asks people not to smoke in the reserved or covered seating areas, and to be considerate when smoking around others. — Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for considerate

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Adjective

Guests enjoy the same premium inclusions, like meals, lounge access, priority boarding, bedding, towels, and attentive onboard service from an attendant.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
But their loving, attentive mother soon began displaying signs of schizophrenia.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

When an accident brings the enigmatic Gaia into their lives, unexpected desires begin to take shape, unsettling the careful balance that has long defined their relationship.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of careful

Adjective

February 19 – March 20 A thoughtful agreement could make a connection feel sweeter and easier to trust.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Henrietta was a thoughtful, interesting person, and contributor to some of the most important early works of evolutionary science.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Teams are generally more cautious about cooling the legs, however, because cold applied directly to working muscles immediately before a match can temporarily blunt explosive actions such as sprinting.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Legal experts said the slow pace reflects a cautious approach by Graf and the large volume of evidence.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

People who knew Salgado Araujo described him as dependable and kind, according to a GoFundMe for his family.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
The 54,000-square-foot medical spa runs like clockwork and is staffed with efficient, kind, and caring receptionists, medical assistants, and doctors of good humor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

But be wary of high heat forecast for Washington this weekend, as event schedules are subject to change amid sweltering temperatures.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Iran may also be wary of attacks by the exiled Mujahadin-e Khalq (MeK), which Iran accuses of carrying out attacks inside Iran over several decades.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of wary

Adjective

Men too experience gender bias at work and may be penalized for caring behaviors, so normalizing and rewarding care work performed by men can help illustrate that care work is imperative for a healthy workplace culture for all.

— Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Bryan Marchment was known as one of the NHL’s most ferocious defensemen of his era, and was also described as a caring and compassionate father and friend away from the rink.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 1 July 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

Boating rules Sacramento’s local waterways are an valuable resource for boat-lovers in the area, but changing water conditions and strong currents require operators to stay alert.

— Haley Parsley July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Some also face rarer conditions that affect not only nighttime sleep but also the ability to stay awake and alert during the day.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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