considerate
adjective
con·sid·er·ate
kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)rət 
1
: marked by or given to careful consideration : circumspect
"He is, I believe, in such a state of mental distress as to be hardly capable of giving me a considerate answer."—
Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope2
: thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others
He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
considerately
adverb
considerateness
noun
Examples of considerate in a Sentence
She is one of the most considerate people I know.
He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
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Practically speaking, Idaho encouraged travelers to protect the land and outdoor spaces, be considerate of others, and prioritize personal safety.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Kelly shares the dos and don’ts of hotel stays, including tipping etiquette, how to be considerate of other guests, and the best ways to communicate with hotel staff about your needs.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Practically speaking, Idaho encouraged travelers to protect the land and outdoor spaces, be considerate of others, and prioritize personal safety.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Your husband should’ve been more considerate about that.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Considerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considerate. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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considerate
adjective
con·sid·er·ate
kən-ˈsid-(ə-)rət
1
: tending to consider things carefully
2
: thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others
considerately
adverb
considerateness
noun
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