Definitions
- Describing something that is not limited or restrained. - Referring to a behavior or action that is not moderated or controlled. - Talking about an extreme or excessive amount of something.
- Describing something that exceeds reasonable limits or boundaries. - Referring to a behavior or action that is excessive or lacking in restraint. - Talking about an extreme or unreasonable amount of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of moderation or restraint.
- 2Both words can be used to describe behaviors, actions, or amounts.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are adjectives that modify nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Unmoderate implies a lack of moderation or restraint, while immoderate suggests going beyond reasonable limits or boundaries.
- 2Connotation: Unmoderate has a neutral connotation, while immoderate has a negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Unmoderate is less common than immoderate and may be considered archaic or outdated in some contexts.
- 4Scope: Unmoderate can refer to a lack of moderation in any context, while immoderate is typically used to describe excessive behavior or amounts.
Remember this!
Unmoderate and immoderate are synonyms that describe a lack of moderation or restraint. However, unmoderate implies a neutral tone and a lack of moderation, while immoderate has a negative connotation and suggests going beyond reasonable limits or boundaries. Unmoderate is less common and can refer to a lack of moderation in any context, while immoderate is typically used to describe excessive behavior or amounts.
