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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“Yousuf touched the lives of many, many people. He was kind, considerate, loyal, funny and very upbeat.”

From Washington Post

I commend you for trying to care for your own well-being while being considerate about the impact of your taking a new position.

From New York Times

I have a lot of friends who are lovely, kind, considerate, and caring people.

From Salon

If he’s nice and good at some of his job, he may well be open to constructive, considerate feedback.

From New York Times

Rave to the considerate people who donate the things they no longer need or want to charities.

From Seattle Times