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Deferential vs Courteous - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between deferential and courteous

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

deferential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • respectful and considerate; showing deference
  • (anatomy) of, or relating to the vas deferens
  • based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions

    • Related terms

    * deferent

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    courteous

    English

    Adjective

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

    Synonyms

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    Antonyms

    * discourteous

    Derived terms

    * courteously

    See also

    * courtesy

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