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Attentiveness vs Deference - What's the difference?

attentiveness | deference |

As nouns the difference between attentiveness and deference

is that attentiveness is the state or quality of being attentive while deference is deference.

attentiveness

English

Noun

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  • The state or quality of being attentive.

    • Anagrams

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    deference

    English

    Noun

  • Great respect.
    • The children treated their elders with deference .
  • The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.
    • By tidying his room, he showed deference to his mother.

    Synonyms

    * honor * respect