What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Considerate vs Courteous - What's the difference?

considerate | courteous |

As adjectives the difference between considerate and courteous

is that considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring while courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

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

    * * ----

    courteous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
    • a courteous gentleman
    a courteous gesture

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * discourteous

    Derived terms

    * courteously

    See also

    * courtesy

    Anagrams

    *