How to Use considerate in a Sentence

considerate

adjective
Definition of consideratenext
Synonyms for consideratenext
  • He was considerate and turned down the stereo when we asked him to.
  • Some folks are more considerate and get right to the point.
    — David Harsanyi, National Review, 6 Oct. 2017
  • My considerate wife helped me up and carried the heart.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2021
  • Friends and co-workers called her kind and considerate, with a big heart.
    — Chip Reid, CBS News, 29 June 2018
  • Folks take the time to lend a helping hand when needed and do their best to be thoughtful and considerate.
    — Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2018
  • In that case, which seems to fit your friend, the considerate thing to do is to cease creating that burden.
    — Miss Manners, star-telegram, 30 July 2017
  • Away from the pitch, Nicholson was known to be considerate and loyal.
    — SI.com, 13 June 2019
  • Kids should be considerate and kind and help others who seem to be struggling.
    — Fox News, 12 Sep. 2022
  • That was polite — what was about to happen later in the half was much less considerate.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2022
  • She will be greatly missed by those who knew her best and by those who have been touched by her vibrant and considerate ways.
    — Gary White, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Those doing the work had to be considerate of the wildlife, like the endangered gopher tortoise, with its high-domed shell.
    — John Schwartz, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2016
  • Be considerate of those in the stands trying to keep their families safe.
    — Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Be considerate of employees who will have to clean up your mess.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 14 Apr. 2020
  • Colin is considerate and helpful in everyday life so adding one more to the mix should be fine.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • On first notice the thought was that the signs were a nice touch — a daily reminder to be a good neighbor and someone who is considerate of others.
    — Rich Heileman, cleveland, 31 Dec. 2021
  • Some of the airlines also asked passengers to be considerate of others' choice whether to wear a mask.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe and Travis Caldwell, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022
  • There’s much to admire about a restaurant so considerate of a guest’s comfort.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2019
  • In the course of the journey, Ljoha, who has a fierce crewcut and a big scar on his forehead, proves himself to be considerate, even helpful.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2022
  • The vast majority of our friends are very considerate guests and hosts.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Yuudai bows in sorrow, and Mizuki tells him to buck up and just be more considerate in the future.
    — Mariah Smith, The Cut, 17 Apr. 2018
  • It's been a classroom and these guys have been great, very respectful, very considerate.
    — Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2022
  • And how can customers get good service and be considerate?
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023
  • In late June, slow down and try to be extra considerate since your passion may be seen as aggression.
    — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 18 May 2021
  • Keep your sign to yourself and be considerate of everyone around and behind you.
    — Kara Nesvig, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2023
  • She was known to her friends and family as very warm and considerate, always putting others first.
    — courant.com, 5 Nov. 2019
  • And other's asked that the family be more considerate right now.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 1 July 2020
  • But in a world where both men and women are expected to be considerate and generous and kind to their colleagues?
    — Sarah Todd, Quartz at Work, 19 Sep. 2019
  • More can be gained by speaking your mind than by brooding in silence, but be considerate of others.
    — oregonlive, 30 June 2020
  • The most important trait to have for being a great team player is to be respectful and considerate.
    — NBC News, 4 Feb. 2020
  • And because being considerate is the mark of a good host, plan to include options for all of your guests, including vegetarian and gluten free options.
    — Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023

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