Respectfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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respectfulness

[ rɪˈspɛktfəlnəs ]

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in relationships

The quality of being respectful, courteous, and considerate towards others.

Synonyms

civility, consideration, courtesy, politeness

Examples of usage

He always treats his colleagues with respectfulness.
She showed great respectfulness towards her elders.
We should aim to cultivate respectfulness in all our interactions.

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in behavior

The act of showing deference or esteem towards someone or something.

Synonyms

deference, esteem, reverence

Examples of usage

His respectfulness towards authority figures is commendable.
The respectfulness he displayed towards the traditions of the community was admirable.

Translations

Translations of the word "respectfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respeitabilidade

🇮🇳 सम्मान

🇩🇪 Respekt

🇮🇩 kehormatan

🇺🇦 шанобливість

🇵🇱 szacunek

🇯🇵 尊敬

🇫🇷 respect

🇪🇸 respeto

🇹🇷 saygı

🇰🇷 존경

🇸🇦 احترام

🇨🇿 úcta

🇸🇰 úcta

🇨🇳 尊重

🇸🇮 spoštovanje

🇮🇸 virðing

🇰🇿 құрмет

🇬🇪 პატივისცემა

🇦🇿 hörmət

🇲🇽 respeto

Word origin

The word 'respectfulness' is derived from the word 'respect', which comes from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'regard' or 'consideration'. The concept of respectfulness has been valued in various cultures throughout history as a fundamental aspect of social interactions and relationships.