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Considerate vs Respectful - What's the difference?

considerate | respectful |

As adjectives the difference between considerate and respectful

is that considerate is consciously thoughtful and observant (often of other people); caring while respectful is marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

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

    * * ----

    respectful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

    • Antonyms

    * disrespectful

    Related terms

    * respectfully * respectfulness