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Respectful vs Optimistic - What's the difference?

respectful | optimistic |

As adjectives the difference between respectful and optimistic

is that respectful is marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment while optimistic is expecting the best in all possible ways.

respectful

English

Adjective

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

    • Antonyms

    * disrespectful

    Related terms

    * respectfully * respectfulness

    optimistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expecting the best in all possible ways.
    • in an optimistic mood
    optimistic plans
    took an optimistic view

    Antonyms

    * pessimistic