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Deferential vs Obedient - What's the difference?

deferential | obedient | Synonyms |

Deferential is a synonym of obedient.


As adjectives the difference between deferential and obedient

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while obedient is willing]] to [[comply#verb|comply with the (l), orders, or (l) of those in authority.

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
  • Anagrams

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    obedient

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (qualifier)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Willing]] to [[comply#Verb, comply with the (l), orders, or (l) of those in authority.
  • Jessica was so intensely obedient of her parents that her brother sometimes thought she was a robot.

    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l)

    Antonyms

    * disobedient * dominant