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Sympathetic vs Considerate - What's the difference?

sympathetic | considerate |

As adjectives the difference between sympathetic and considerate

is that sympathetic is of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy while considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring.

sympathetic

English

Alternative forms

* sympathetick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
  • John looked very upset. I gave him a sympathetic look.
  • Of or relating to similarity.
  • Sympathetic magic is based on imitation or correspondence.

    Antonyms

    * unsympathetic

    Derived terms

    * parasympathetic nervous system * sympathetic nervous system

    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

    Anagrams

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