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Considerate vs Solicitous - What's the difference?

considerate | solicitous | Synonyms |

Considerate is a synonym of solicitous.


As adjectives the difference between considerate and solicitous

is that considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring while solicitous is disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.

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

    Anagrams

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    solicitous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful.
    • Solicitous of my reputation. -.
    He was solicitous for his advice. -.
    Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous about the future. - .
    The colonel had been intent upon other things, and not enough solicitous to finish the fortifications. -.
  • Anxious or concerned (usually followed by about'', ''for , etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.

    • Derived terms

    * solicitously * solicitousness

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