adjective
considerate
kuhn-SIH-duh-ruht
adjective
1
Thoughtful about the feelings and needs of other people.
"It was considerate of him to call ahead and warn us."
"She's always considerate towards new employees."
How to Use Considerate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareful not to upset or inconvenience others; thoughtful and kind.
Common mistake
Don't mix up with "considerable" (large in amount) — considerate is about being thoughtful toward people.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more considerate comparative, considerated past tense, considerates singular, most considerate superlative
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