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Courteous vs Sincere - What's the difference?

courteous | sincere |

As adjectives the difference between courteous and sincere

is that courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette while sincere is sincere.

courteous

English

Adjective

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

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    * discourteous

    Derived terms

    * courteously

    See also

    * courtesy

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    sincere

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
    • I believe he is sincere in his offer to help.
  • Meant truly or earnestly.
    • She gave it a sincere , if misguided effort.

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