Definitions
- Describing an action or event that occurred without prior planning or intention. - Referring to something that happened accidentally or unexpectedly. - Talking about an outcome that was not intended or foreseen.
- Describing an action or behavior that was not done on purpose. - Referring to something that happened accidentally or without intent. - Talking about an outcome that was not intended or planned for.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or events that were not intended or planned.
- 2Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
- 3Both words can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
- 4Both words convey a sense of accident or unexpectedness.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Unintendedly is less common and more informal than unintentionally.
- 2Usage: Unintendedly is more commonly used in British English, while unintentionally is more common in American English.
- 3Connotation: Unintendedly may imply a more positive or neutral connotation, while unintentionally may have a more negative connotation.
Remember this!
Unintendedly and unintentionally are synonyms that describe actions or events that were not intended or planned. They are both adverbs that modify verbs and convey a sense of accident or unexpectedness. However, unintendedly is less common, more informal, and may have a more positive connotation, while unintentionally is more common, more formal, and may have a more negative connotation.
