considerate
63
2.5
- adjective
- /kənˈsɪdərɪt/
- - I like men to be strong, confident, considerate and committed.
- considerate of others
- very considerate
- considerate behavior
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Watch on YouTubeI'm committed to being considerate and non judgmental.
- I'm committed to being considerate and non judgmental.
- He is present, he is considerate, he is sensitive to his son.
- I mean that just doesn't seem very considerate to me.
- But in real life, you're so lovely and kind and considerate.
- But you haven't done this cuz I'm very considerate.
- My grandma's always been this like, very caring, kind, considerate person.
- But it's one of those things that I think I like, let's just be, let's be considerate of it when you're going out on that date.
- What happens when the robot humans are more attractive, more loving, more caring, more considerate, and cheaper than a spouse?
- She's the most caring, warm, considerate, you know, thoughtful person I've ever met.
- You know, we have to be considerate of what is actually a value in these cases.
Examples
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It was very considerate of him to help the elderly neighbor carry her groceries.
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Professionals need to be more considerate of the families when selecting a date and time for conferences.
Academic text (1995) -
That was very considerate of you.
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You ought to be more considerate of other people's feelings.
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How considerate of you, Alex.
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Establishing effective communication will require the teacher to be flexible and considerate of the parent's point of view.
Academic text (2014) -
He is present, he is considerate, he is sensitive to his son.
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You're so considerate, bringing all this holiday cheer to the neighborhood.
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Most of the professors and staff members were considerate, helpful, and compassionate.
Academic text (1996) -
"I've always found him to be an extremely considerate and thoughtful employer."
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
146
1.1
Being polite and showing admiration for someone
83
2.1
Caring about other people's needs and feelings
56
3.0
Paying close attention and caring about someone's needs
39
3.7
Polite and respectful when you speak or behave
36
4.0
Aware of something and careful about it
1
7.7
Respectful and careful about other people's feelings
Antonyms
How Considerate
65
3.2
83
2.1
63
2.5
336
1.0
34
4.1
32
4.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word considerate comes from the verb consider, which comes from the old Latin word considerare, meaning 'to think about'. So, to be considerate is to 'think about' other people's needs and feelings before you act.