considerate

con‧sid‧er‧ate /kənˈsɪdərət, kənˈsɪdərɪt/ adjective
[Word Family: adjective: considerable ≠ inconsiderable, considerate ≠ inconsiderate, considered; verb: consider, reconsider; noun: consideration, reconsideration; adverb: considerably, considerately ≠ inconsiderately]
always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them OPP inconsiderate:
   • He was always kind and considerate.
  it is considerate of somebody (to do something)
   • It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.
  considerate towards
   • As a motorist, I try to be considerate towards cyclists.
—considerately adverb
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THESAURUS

   ▪ kind someone who is kind tries to help people and make them happy or comfortable, and shows that they care about them: • They were very kind to us and let us stay in their house as long as we liked. | • a kind old lady | • a kind thing to say
   ▪ nice especially spoken friendly and kind. Nice is very common in everyday spoken English and is often used instead of kind: • Everyone has been so nice to me. | • It’s nice of you to invite me here. | • He seems such a nice man.
   ▪ generous kind because you give people money, presents etc: • ‘I’ll pay for the meal.’ ‘That’s very generous of you.’ | • a generous gift
   ▪ considerate thinking about other people’s feelings, and careful not to do anything that will upset them: • Our neighbours are very considerate and always keep their TV turned down. | • a considerate driver | • He’s always very polite and considerate to his guests.
   ▪ thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy or feel good – used especially when someone does something such as giving someone a present or helping someone: • It was thoughtful of you to send him a card. | • Some thoughtful person had taken her bag to the lost property office.
   ▪ caring kind and wanting to help and look after people: • She’s lucky to have such a loving and caring husband. | • The British are well-known for their caring attitude toward animals.
   ▪ sympathetic saying kind things to someone who has problems and behaving in a way that shows you care about them: • My boss was very sympathetic and said I should take some time off work. | • She gave him a sympathetic smile.
   ▪ good kind and showing that you want to help – used especially in the following phrases: • It was good of you to come and see me. | • She’s always been very good to us.
   ▪ sweet informal very kind – used especially when you like someone very much, or you are very pleased because of something they have done: • I was given the flowers by a sweet little old lady who lived next door. | • It’s sweet of you to ask. | • a sweet thing to say
   ▪ kind-hearted/warm-hearted especially written having a kind and friendly character, which makes other people like you: • He was a wonderful father, kind-hearted and always laughing. | • The town is full of warm-hearted, helpful people.
   ▪ benevolent formal kind and wanting to help people – often used about someone who is important or who people respect: • a benevolent ruler | • They believe in the existence of a benevolent God who will save mankind. | • He listened politely, like some benevolent uncle.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

considerate

con·sid·er·ate [kənˈsɪdərət] [kənˈsɪdərət] adjective

always thinking of other people's wishes and feelings; careful not to hurt or upset others

Syn: thoughtful

• She is always polite and considerate towards her employees.

• It was very considerate of him to wait.

Opp: inconsiderate

Derived Word: considerately

Word Origin:

[considerate considerately] late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘showing careful thought’): from Latin consideratus, past participle of considerare ‘examine’, perhaps based on sidus, sider- ‘star’.

Example Bank:

• Louis was a kind, caring and considerate young man.

• Try to be a bit more considerate.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

consider

consider (CARE ABOUT) /kənˈsɪd.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/
verb [T]
to care about or respect other people or their feelings and wishes:
Have you considered your mother and how she's going to feel about you leaving?
She never considers anyone but herself - she's totally selfish!

considerate /kənˈsɪd.ər.ət/ US /-ɚ-/
adjective
kind and helpful:
It wasn't very considerate of you to drink all the milk.
NOTE: The opposite is inconsiderate.

consideration /kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun
1 [U] when you are kind to people or think about their feelings:
You've got no consideration for others!
Could you turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!
We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family.

2 [C] OLD-FASHIONED OR HUMOROUS a payment for a service:
For a small consideration, madam, I'll show you the way there myself.

Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

considerate

[kənsɪ̱dərət]
ADJ-GRADED: oft ADJ of n (approval)
Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
  I think he's the most charming, most considerate man I've ever known...
  I've always understood one should try and be considerate of other people.
Ant:
inconsiderate
  Derived words:
  considerately ADV-GRADED ADV with v He treats everyone equally and considerately.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

considerate

con·sid·er·ate /kənˈsɪdərət/ adj [more ~; most ~] : thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : showing kindness toward other people
• She is one of the most considerate people I know.
• He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
- often + of
• He is always considerate of other people's feelings.
• It was very considerate of you to offer to help.
- opposite inconsiderate
- con·sid·er·ate·ly adv
• He always treats people considerately.