Deliberate vs Considerate - What's the difference?
deliberate | considerate |
Done on purpose; intentional.
Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in determining.
Formed with deliberation; well-advised; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
* Shakespeare
Not hasty or sudden; slow.
* W. Wirt
To consider carefully.
consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring
characterised by careful and conscious thought; deliberate
As adjectives the difference between deliberate and considerate
is that deliberate is done on purpose; intentional while considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring.As a verb deliberate
is to consider carefully.deliberate
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Tripping me was deliberate action.
- The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict.
- a deliberate''' opinion; a '''deliberate measure or result
- settled visage and deliberate word
- His enunciation was so deliberate .
Antonyms
* (intentional) unwittingVerb
(deliberat)- It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant.
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* * * English heteronyms ----considerate
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- It was very considerate of you to give up your place for your friend.