Definitions
- Describing a casual or relaxed setting, conversation, or event. - Referring to a non-official or non-formal way of doing something. - Talking about a friendly or familiar tone or manner of communication.
- Referring to information or communication that is not authorized or endorsed by an official source. - Describing a situation or activity that is not recognized or sanctioned by an authority or organization. - Talking about a non-legitimate or informal way of obtaining or sharing information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a non-formal or non-official way of doing something.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of strict rules or regulations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a casual or relaxed atmosphere or tone.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Informally is more commonly used to describe a casual or relaxed setting or conversation, while unofficially is more commonly used to describe information or activities that are not authorized or legitimate.
- 2Authority: Informally does not necessarily imply a lack of authority, while unofficially suggests a lack of authorization or endorsement from an official source.
- 3Legitimacy: Informally does not necessarily imply a lack of legitimacy, while unofficially suggests a lack of legitimacy or recognition.
- 4Tone: Informally suggests a friendly or familiar tone, while unofficially suggests a more serious or potentially negative tone.
Remember this!
Informally and unofficially both describe a non-formal or non-official way of doing something. However, informally is more commonly used to describe a casual or relaxed setting or conversation, while unofficially is more commonly used to describe information or activities that are not authorized or legitimate.
