Definitions
- Describing an action that is done without conscious thought or intention. - Referring to something that happens spontaneously or unconsciously. - Talking about an event that occurs without any premeditation or planning.
- Describing an event that occurs by chance or without intention. - Referring to something that happens unexpectedly or unintentionally. - Talking about a mistake or mishap that occurs without premeditation or planning.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events that occur without premeditation or planning.
- 2Both words convey a sense of unexpectedness or lack of intention.
- 3Both words can be used to describe mistakes or mishaps.
What is the difference?
- 1Intention: Undeliberately implies that the action was not done consciously, while accidentally suggests that it was not intended.
- 2Awareness: Undeliberately suggests that the person was not aware of the action, while accidentally does not imply awareness or lack thereof.
- 3Degree of control: Undeliberately suggests that the person had little to no control over the action, while accidentally suggests that there was some degree of control.
- 4Usage: Undeliberately is less common than accidentally in everyday language.
- 5Formality: Undeliberately is more formal than accidentally.
Remember this!
Undeliberately and accidentally are synonyms that describe events that occur without premeditation or planning. However, undeliberately implies that the action was not done consciously, while accidentally suggests that it was not intended. Additionally, undeliberately is more formal and less common than accidentally.
