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Character vs. Reputation
Character
/ˈkærəktə/Examples:
These fashionable French watering places are notoriously infested by dishonest characters.'No, upon my honour, there is no unsteadiness of character.She had mistaken manners for character in both cases.
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This word has no antonymsReputation
/ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/Examples:
Everything he said contradicted the reputation that had preceded him.Your daughter's reputation will be safe in his hands."His commercial reputation would never survive that.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Character is intrinsic, while reputation is extrinsic; character is about who you truly are, and reputation is what others believe you to be.
- Your character is consistent even when no one is watching, but your reputation can change based on other people's perceptions and opinions.
- Character is developed through actions and choices over time, but reputation can be affected by rumors and public opinion.
- Character is internal and personal, focusing on moral qualities and integrity, whereas reputation is external, focusing on the general view or opinion about someone.
- You can work on building your character, but your reputation is influenced by how others interpret your actions.
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