considerate

adjective
UK: /kənˈsɪdərət/
US: /kənˈsɪdərət/

  1. Showing kindness and thought towards others.

    1. She is a very considerate person, always helping others.
    2. It was considerate of you to remember my birthday with a thoughtful gift.

  2. Careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; showing regard for their feelings and needs.

    1. Please be considerate of the neighbors when playing loud music.
    2. A considerate driver always checks their blind spot before changing lanes on the highway.

Synonyms

caring understanding kind sympathetic attentive solicitous thoughtful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "considerate" in English means: Showing kindness and thought towards others., Careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others; showing regard for their feelings and needs..

The phonetic transcription of "considerate" is /kənˈsɪdərət/ in British English and /kənˈsɪdərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "considerate": caring, understanding, kind, sympathetic, attentive, solicitous, thoughtful.

Example usage of "considerate": "She is a very considerate person, always helping others.". More examples on the page.