Definitions
- Describing an action that was not ordered or directed by someone in authority. - Referring to a situation where no one has given instructions or commands. - Talking about something that is done without being asked or told to do so.
- Describing an action or response that is not influenced or suggested by anyone else. - Referring to a situation where no one has given any cues or hints. - Talking about something that is done or said spontaneously, without any prior thought or planning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are not influenced by external factors.
- 2Both words suggest independence and self-initiative.
- 3Both words can be used to describe positive or negative actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Uncommanded implies that the action was taken without waiting for instructions, while unprompted suggests that the action was taken without prior thought or planning.
- 2Usage: Uncommanded is more commonly used in military or hierarchical contexts, while unprompted is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Uncommanded can have a neutral or positive connotation, while unprompted can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the situation.
Remember this!
Uncommanded and unprompted are synonyms that describe actions or responses that are not influenced by external factors. However, uncommanded emphasizes the absence of orders or directions, while unprompted suggests the absence of cues or hints. Additionally, uncommanded implies that the action was taken without waiting for instructions, while unprompted suggests that the action was taken without prior thought or planning.
