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Tardy vs Reluctant - What's the difference?

tardy | reluctant | Synonyms |

Tardy is a synonym of reluctant.


As adjectives the difference between tardy and reluctant

is that tardy is late; overdue or delayed while reluctant is opposing; offering resistance (to).

As a noun tardy

is (us) a piece of paper given to students who are late to class.

As a verb tardy

is (obsolete|transitive) to make tardy.

Confess vs Assent - What's the difference?

confess | assent | Synonyms |

Confess is a synonym of assent.


As verbs the difference between confess and assent

is that confess is (senseid) to admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed while assent is to agree to, give approval.

As a noun assent is

agreement, act of agreeing.

Reluctant vs Backward - What's the difference?

reluctant | backward | Synonyms |

Reluctant is a synonym of backward.


As adjectives the difference between reluctant and backward

is that reluctant is opposing; offering resistance (to) while backward is (of motion) pertaining to the direction towards the back.

As an adverb backward is

(of motion) in the direction towards the back; backwards.

As a noun backward is

the state behind or past.

Glaring vs Undisguised - What's the difference?

glaring | undisguised | Synonyms |

Glaring is a synonym of undisguised.


As adjectives the difference between glaring and undisguised

is that glaring is reflecting with glare while undisguised is not disguised, plainly visible.

As a verb glaring

is .

As a noun glaring

is the act of giving a glare.

Forwardness vs Zeal - What's the difference?

forwardness | zeal | Synonyms |

Forwardness is a synonym of zeal.


As nouns the difference between forwardness and zeal

is that forwardness is the quality of being forward while zeal is the fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

Practical vs Accomplished - What's the difference?

practical | accomplished | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between practical and accomplished

is that practical is based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis while accomplished is completed; effected; established; as, an accomplished fact.

As a noun practical

is a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

As a verb accomplished is

past tense of accomplish.

Beset vs Inclose - What's the difference?

beset | inclose | Synonyms |

Beset is a synonym of inclose.


As verbs the difference between beset and inclose

is that beset is (label) to surround or hem in while inclose is .

Relation vs Kinswoman - What's the difference?

relation | kinswoman | Synonyms |

Relation is a synonym of kinswoman.


As nouns the difference between relation and kinswoman

is that relation is relation while kinswoman is a female relative.

Politeness vs Complaisance - What's the difference?

politeness | complaisance | Synonyms |

Politeness is a synonym of complaisance.


As nouns the difference between politeness and complaisance

is that politeness is the quality of being polite while complaisance is the quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.

Careful vs Fussy - What's the difference?

careful | fussy | Synonyms |

Careful is a synonym of fussy.


As adjectives the difference between careful and fussy

is that careful is (obsolete) full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad while fussy is anxious or particular about petty details.

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