considerate

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-it] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪt /

adjective

1. showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc..

   a very considerate critic.

   Synonyms:

   concerned, patient, kind

2. carefully considered; deliberate.

3. marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.

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considerate British  

/ kənˈsɪdərɪt /

adjective

1. thoughtful towards other people; kind

2. rare carefully thought out; considered

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Related Words

See thoughtful.

Other Word Forms

• considerately adverb
• considerateness noun
• overconsiderate adjective
• overconsiderately adverb
• overconsiderateness noun
• quasi-considerate adjective
• quasi-considerately adverb

Etymology

Origin of considerate

First recorded in 1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1565–75 for current senses; late Middle English, from Latin consīderātus (past participle of consīderāre “to examine, consider” ), equivalent to consīderā- (stem of consīderāre ) + -tus past participle suffix; consider

Example Sentences

In some ways she was loud and bossy and not always considerate, but on the other hand she was so full of energy and fun and playful.

From Literature

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

From Salon

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

From Literature

She’s sympathetic and considerate, making sure to stop on the way to the station to pick up some nightcrawlers for Norm’s ice fishing.

From Salon

Maybe they’re being polite because Teresita and I are there, but still it’s nice to see them being considerate of each other.

From Literature

Related Words

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