Definitions

considerate

[kuhn-sid-er-it] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

respectful of others

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodating amiable attentive charitable circumspect compassionate discreet generous magnanimous mindful polite solicitous sympathetic thoughtful unselfish warmhearted

WEAK

benevolent big chivalrous complaisant concerned cool forbearing kind kindly like a sport mellow obliging patient tactful tender

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless disagreeable greedy hard harsh hateful heedless inattentive incautious inconsiderate indiscreet mean merciless rash rude selfish stingy thoughtless uncareful uncaring uncharitable unfriendly unsympathetic

WEAK

disrespectful impatient scornful unfeeling unmindful

Example Sentences

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The National Trust has asked people to be more considerate after a beauty spot was left covered in litter after the bank holiday weekend.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It also proved Murphy’s glossy approach could coax viewers into considerate contemplation about systemic ills by wrapping them in celebrity skin.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

It occurs because people have greater access to their own internal feelings -- such as appearing considerate or avoiding social discomfort -- than to others' psychological experiences.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2026

It’s hard to process that objectively when you are on the receiving end, and it can often obscure the many thoughtful, kind, considerate and helpful comments.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

It was considerate of her to keep my molding friend in her home for this long, and I felt too foolish to protest.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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