What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unoccasioned
Example
The sudden rainstorm was unoccasioned and caught us by surprise. [unoccasioned: adjective]
Example
The outburst of laughter was unoccasioned and seemed to come out of nowhere. [unoccasioned: adjective]
uncaused
Example
The philosopher argued that the universe was uncaused and had no beginning. [uncaused: adjective]
Example
The sudden disappearance of the artifact was uncaused and left everyone baffled. [uncaused: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unoccasioned is more commonly used than uncaused in everyday language, but both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unoccasioned and uncaused?
Uncaused is more formal than unoccasioned and is often used in technical or academic writing, while unoccasioned is more casual and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
