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Considerate vs Earful - What's the difference?

considerate | earful |

As an adjective considerate

is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring.

As a noun earful is

(informal) a reprimand, castigation or telling off.

considerate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring
    • It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.
  • characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate

    • Antonyms

    * inconsiderate

    Related terms

    * consider * consideration * considerately * considerateness

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    earful

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (informal) a reprimand, castigation or telling off
  • * 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Danny Welbeck leads England's rout of Moldova but hit by Ukraine ban'' (in ''The Guardian , 6 September 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/06/england-moldova-world-cup-qualifier-matchreport]
    • Ivan Kruzliak had already taken an earful from Gary Neville at half-time and it was rare to see Hodgson as annoyed as he was while remonstrating with the fourth official.
  • (informal) intimate gossip