Definitions
- Referring to an action or behavior that is done without awareness or intention. - Describing a state of being unaware or not conscious of one's surroundings or actions. - Talking about something that happens automatically or without thought.
- Referring to an action or behavior that is done without conscious thought, but rather as a natural response. - Describing a state of being guided by instinct or intuition rather than reason or logic. - Talking about something that happens automatically or without conscious effort.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that happen without conscious thought.
- 2Both words can be used to describe automatic responses or reactions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a state of being guided by something other than reason or logic.
What is the difference?
- 1Awareness: Unconsciously implies a lack of awareness or intention, while instinctively implies a natural response without conscious thought.
- 2Guidance: Unconsciously does not imply any guidance or direction, while instinctively implies being guided by instinct or intuition.
- 3Connotation: Unconsciously can have negative connotations, such as indicating a lack of control or awareness, while instinctively can have positive connotations, such as indicating a natural and intuitive response.
- 4Usage: Unconsciously is more commonly used in psychology or medical contexts, while instinctively is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Scope: Unconsciously can refer to a wider range of actions or behaviors, while instinctively is more specific to natural or intuitive responses.
Remember this!
Unconsciously and instinctively both describe actions or behaviors that happen without conscious thought. However, unconsciously implies a lack of awareness or intention, while instinctively implies a natural response guided by instinct or intuition. Additionally, unconsciously can have negative connotations, while instinctively can have positive connotations.
