Considerate vs Economical - What's the difference?
considerate | economical | Related terms |
consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring
characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
Relating to economy in any other sense.
' Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.
Considerate is a related term of economical.
As adjectives the difference between considerate and economical
is that considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring while economical is careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.considerate
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Adjective
(en adjective)- It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.
Antonyms
* inconsiderateAnagrams
* * ----economical
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Alternative forms
* economicall (obsolete) * (archaic) * (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)Usage notes
Modern usage prefers economic' when describing the economy of a region or country (and when referring to personal or family budgeting).' Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.