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 On behalf of the little dark-eyed junco family, thank you for being so considerate. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Long Beach — after an influx of new drive-throughs — moved in 2019 to develop restrictions in certain corridors and require traffic studies and considerate design to allow them to be zoned in other areas. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Spencer stresses the importance of keeping the lines of communication open and being respectful and considerate at all times. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 The company operates 15 safari properties in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe, with safari experiences built around bespoke, caring, meaningful and considerate values. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for considerate

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Adjective

But attentive voters know that Cervera is the only Republican on the nine-member Broward board and that DeSantis appointed him to fill a seat vacated by a Republican.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Soundwalking – exploring the environment through attentive listening – is drawing quite the following.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of attentive

Adjective

Without careful planning to reduce the constellations’ brightness, the team found that, in the most extreme case, the satellites could outnumber visible stars by a factor of 100.

— Arielle Frommer, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Maneuvering in tight spaces requires careful judgment of each individual case — and not just about which body part is least likely to cause offense when brought into close proximity to a fellow diner.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of careful

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Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention.

— Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
This means clear standards, thoughtful planning and investment in new energy generation and transmission.

— Frances Townsend, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoughtful

Adjective

Another reason to be cautious about relying on AI is that crisis communications can pose critical legal risks for companies.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cautious

Adjective

At a panel discussion in June at the Huntington Theatre in Boston, Marnik explained that her own change of heart about vaccination occurred only after many talks with kind, attentive friends and professors over four years of college.

— Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
Supporters of the legislation will argue that their intentions were benevolent and kind.

— Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of kind

Adjective

Moscow, meanwhile, is widely seen as remaining wary of opening the door for Chinese security engagement in the Arctic, hoping instead that China will continue to buy up energy and broaden its role building out a lucrative NSR.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Some investors are wary that alternative data management system PostgreSQL could steal market share from MongoDB, driving down the stock by more than 40% in the first quarter, Ikeda said.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wary

Adjective

Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
As the two countries become increasingly intertwined, investors need to be more alert to disruptions in Japan's bond and equity markets, which could quickly ripple across global markets.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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