Definitions
- Referring to something that is not asked for but given anyway. - Describing a situation where something is provided without being requested or required. - Talking about an unsolicited offer or service that is provided without prior agreement or consent.
- Referring to something that is not asked for or requested. - Describing a situation where something is not specifically asked for or required. - Talking about something that is not solicited or sought after by the recipient.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not asked for or requested.
- 2Both words can be used to describe unwanted or unnecessary things.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 5Both words are adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Undemanded is less common than unrequested and may sound awkward in some contexts.
- 2Connotation: Undemanded implies that something is given without being asked for, while unrequested simply means that something was not asked for.
- 3Formality: Unrequested is more commonly used in formal writing, while undemanded is more commonly used in informal speech.
Remember this!
Undemanded and unrequested are synonyms that describe something that is not asked for or requested. However, undemanded implies that something is given without being asked for, while unrequested simply means that something was not asked for. Unrequested is more commonly used and has more synonyms, while undemanded is less common and may sound awkward in some contexts.
