Definitions
- Describing a fair or just decision or action. - Referring to a logical or rational argument or explanation. - Talking about a moderate or acceptable price or cost.
- Describing a practical or wise decision or action. - Referring to a reasonable or logical idea or suggestion. - Talking about a person who is level-headed and makes sound judgments.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe decisions or actions that are logical and rational.
- 2Both words can be used to describe ideas or suggestions that make sense.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people who are level-headed and make sound judgments.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reasonable is more commonly used to describe decisions, actions, or prices, while sensible is more commonly used to describe ideas, suggestions, or people.
- 2Focus: Reasonable emphasizes fairness or justice, while sensible emphasizes practicality or wisdom.
- 3Connotation: Reasonable can sometimes have a negative connotation of being too lenient or compromising, while sensible generally has a positive connotation of being practical and wise.
- 4Formality: Reasonable can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while sensible is more commonly used in informal contexts.
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Remember this!
Reasonable and sensible are synonyms that describe decisions, actions, ideas, or people that are logical and rational. However, reasonable emphasizes fairness or justice, while sensible emphasizes practicality or wisdom. Reasonable is more commonly used to describe decisions, actions, or prices, while sensible is more commonly used to describe ideas, suggestions, or people.
