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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As the child of a fertility doctor, the actor said she has many loved ones who’ve struggled in their journey and she wants to be considerate and respectful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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’s the little, considerate gestures that your host will remember.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 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

I’m not being considerate of his time—I’m feeling tremendously awkward about facing Theo, in person, after everything I told him through the door last night.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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