respectfulness
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality or state of showing polite regard and consideration for others; courteous regard for people's feelings. It is the characteristic of being respectful, demonstrating esteem and deference in one's behavior and speech.
Usage
Respectfulness is an abstract noun describing a personal quality or a manner of behavior. It is used to commend or describe someone's consistent polite and considerate conduct. * A manager's respectfulness toward all employees fosters a positive work environment. * The student answered the teacher's question with great respectfulness.
Examples
- Her inherent was evident in how she listened attentively to everyone, regardless of their position.
- The diplomat handled the sensitive negotiations with tact and .
- We should treat historical artifacts with the utmost .
Advanced Usage
- "In deference to" / "Out of respect for": These prepositional phrases are closely related in meaning to acting with . They explain the motive behind a respectful action.
- In deference to your wishes, we have postponed the meeting. (This action shows respectfulness toward your wishes.)
- The journalists left out of respect for the family's privacy. (Their departure was an act of respectfulness.)
Variants and Related Words
- Respectful (adjective): Having or showing respect.
- He was always respectful to his elders.
- Respect (noun & verb): (n) A feeling of deep admiration or polite regard. (v) To admire deeply or show polite regard.
- She earned the respect of her peers. (Noun)
- We must respect different cultural traditions. (Verb)
- Deference (noun): Humble submission and respect.
- He accepted the decision with deference to the committee's authority.
Synonyms
- Courtesy
- Politeness
- Civility
- Deference
- Considerateness
Antonyms
- Disrespectfulness
- Rudeness
- Discourtesy
- Impoliteness
Noun
- courteous regard for people's feelings
- in deference to your wishes
- out of respect for his privacy