The Opposite(Antonym) of “calculated”
The antonym of calculated are unintentional, accidental, and spontaneous. These words convey the opposite meaning of calculated, which is something that is done intentionally or with careful planning.
Explore all Antonyms of “calculated”
Definitions and Examples of unintentional, accidental, spontaneous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not done on purpose; happening by chance or without intention.
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional and caused by a stray ball.
Happening by chance or without intention; not planned or deliberate.
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark from the faulty wiring.
Happening naturally or without external influence; not planned or rehearsed.
Example
The party was a spontaneous decision, and everyone had a great time.
Key Differences: unintentional vs accidental vs spontaneous
- 1Unintentional and accidental are similar in meaning, but unintentional implies that there was no intention at all, while accidental suggests that it was not planned but may have been foreseeable.
- 2Spontaneous is different from the other two antonyms because it implies that something happened naturally, without any external influence or planning.
Effective Usage of unintentional, accidental, spontaneous
- 1Clarify Intentions: Use these antonyms to clarify whether something was done intentionally or not.
- 2Express Regret: Use unintentional or accidental to express regret for something that happened unintentionally.
- 3Describe Behavior: Use spontaneous to describe someone's behavior or actions that were not planned or rehearsed.
Remember this!
The antonyms of calculated are unintentional, accidental, and spontaneous. Use these words to clarify intentions, express regret, or describe behavior that was not planned or rehearsed.
