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

He said he was happy to drive out of town to sleep but was aware others were less considerate, including reports of people hanging laundry on residential streets and parking across driveways.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Chang’s line of thinking was measured and considerate, a concept that feels so outdated it’s almost nostalgic.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 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

No matter how considerate he tried to be, it seemed he always managed to hurt Corporal Whitcomb’s feelings.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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