considerate
gb/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/ us/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/
B1
Inglês
~ 9500
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
thinking about other people’s needs
Thinking about what other people need or feel, and trying not to make problems or pain for them.
Padrão de uso:
be considerate of [someone/something]
Erro comum:
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).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
be considerate of others
|very considerate
|kind and considerate
|a considerate neighbor
|a thoughtful and considerate person
|remarkably considerate
Temas
emotions
|social
|character
|daily_life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- It was very considerate of you to bring extra blankets for everyone.
- Please be considerate of the neighbors and keep the noise down after 10 p.m.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My brother is very considerate and always helps me when I am tired.
- Please be considerate of other people on the bus and speak quietly.
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
considerate
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/
US/kənsˈɪdɚɪt/
Sílabas e acento
con - sid - er - ate (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: considerate
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Advanced or less common
reconsideration
noun
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.