considerate
gb/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/ us/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/
B1
English
~ 9500
figyelmes, előzékeny, tapintatos
B1
1
Usage pattern:
be considerate of [someone/something]
It was very considerate of you to bring extra blankets for everyone.
Nagyon figyelmes volt tőled, hogy hoztál mindenkinek plusz takarókat.
Please be considerate of the neighbors and keep the noise down after 10 p.m.
Kérlek, légy tekintettel a szomszédokra, és este 10 után ne zajongj.
She’s always considerate, making sure everyone has something to eat before she starts.
A considerate driver slows down near schools and pedestrian crossings.
He is very considerate towards his elderly parents and calls them every day.
Learner examples
My brother is very considerate and always helps me when I am tired.
A bátyám nagyon figyelmes, és mindig segít nekem, amikor fáradt vagyok.
Please be considerate of other people on the bus and speak quietly.
Kérlek, légy tekintettel a többi emberre a buszon, és beszélj halkan.
It was considerate of you to send me a message when my flight was late.
Our teacher is considerate and listens to our problems.
A considerate friend does not say things that hurt your feelings.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "considerate" with "considerable." "Considerate" describes a person who cares about others’ feelings (e.g., "She is very considerate"), while "considerable" means "large" (e.g., "a considerable amount of money"). Another mistake is saying *"He is very considerate for me"* instead of "He is very considerate of me" or "towards me." "Considerate" is an adjective; there is no verb *"to considerate"* (use "to consider" instead).
Meaning
thinking about other people’s needs
Collocations
be considerate of others
|very considerate
|kind and considerate
|a considerate neighbor
|a thoughtful and considerate person
|remarkably considerate
Synonyms
thoughtful (Often focuses on thinking carefully about other people’s feelings or doing small kind actions; very close in meaning.)
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caring (Stresses warm, emotional concern; less emphasis on avoiding inconvenience and more on affection or kindness.)
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attentive (Highlights close attention to someone’s needs or wishes; can sound slightly more formal or service-oriented.)
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kind (A broader, more general word for being good and helpful to others; not always about carefully avoiding inconvenience.)
Antonyms
inconsiderate (Direct opposite; describes someone who does not think about how their actions affect others.)
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selfish (Focuses on caring mainly about oneself rather than others’ needs or feelings.)
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thoughtless (Suggests not thinking about the results of one’s actions on others, often by carelessness.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|character
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Thinking about what other people need or feel, and trying not to make problems or pain for them.
Thoughtful of other people’s feelings, comfort, or needs, and careful not to cause them inconvenience, hurt, or annoyance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
considerate
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/
US/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/
Syllables & stress
con - sid - er - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: considerate
Word family
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Advanced or less common
reconsideration
noun
Expressions
be considerate of
1/bˈi kənsˈɪdɚɪt əv/
fixed phrase
behave with care for others
To act in a way that shows you think about other people’s needs or feelings and try not to make life difficult for them.
Examples
- We all need to be considerate of our coworkers when we talk on the phone in the office.
- Please be considerate of other guests and do not slam the doors at night.
- Drivers should be considerate of cyclists and give them enough space on the road.
it is considerate of you to
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz kənsˈɪdɚɪt əv jˈu tə/
fixed phrase
praising a thoughtful action
Used to politely say that someone’s action is kind and shows they think about other people’s needs or feelings.
Examples
- It is considerate of you to offer to pick me up from the airport so late at night.
- That was very considerate of you to turn down the music when you saw I was studying.
- It is considerate of you to bring snacks for everyone, not just for yourself.