Definitions
- Referring to an action or behavior that is not permitted or approved by an authority figure. - Describing something that is done without proper permission or consent. - Talking about a person who does not have the necessary authorization or clearance to perform a certain task or access a particular area.
- Referring to an action or behavior that is not officially approved or endorsed by an organization or governing body. - Describing something that is done without proper authorization or approval. - Talking about an event or activity that is not sanctioned or recognized by an official entity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that are not approved or authorized.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of permission or clearance.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, events, or activities.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unauthorized is more commonly used than unsanctioned in everyday language.
- 2Authority: Unauthorized implies a lack of permission from an authority figure, while unsanctioned suggests a lack of approval from an official entity.
- 3Connotation: Unauthorized can have negative connotations, implying wrongdoing or illegality, while unsanctioned can be neutral or even positive, suggesting independence or nonconformity.
- 4Scope: Unauthorized can refer to a wide range of situations, while unsanctioned is typically used to describe events or activities.
- 5Formality: Unauthorized is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, while unsanctioned is less common and may be considered more formal.
Remember this!
Both unauthorized and unsanctioned describe actions or behaviors that are not approved or authorized. However, unauthorized implies a lack of permission from an authority figure, while unsanctioned suggests a lack of approval from an official entity. Unauthorized is more commonly used and can have negative connotations, while unsanctioned is less common and may be considered more formal.
