considerate
Americanadjective
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showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings, circumstances, etc..
a very considerate critic.
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carefully considered; deliberate.
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marked by consideration or reflection; deliberate; prudent.
adjective
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thoughtful towards other people; kind
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rare carefully thought out; considered
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
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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
"Not sure Chinese outside of Finland would understand it. Such considerate and sincere apology," one wrote in a comment on her post.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025
He’s extremely considerate of others, even people who offer minimal, if any, transactional value — or more precisely, his focus and confidence in his work don’t blind him to their sensitivities.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025
Dear Frank Crawley, how tactful he was and considerate.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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