Definitions
- Describing an action that is done without a clear intention or purpose. - Referring to something that is done accidentally or without planning. - Talking about an action that is not directed towards a specific goal or outcome.
- Describing an action that is done without intending to do so. - Referring to something that is done by mistake or without awareness. - Talking about an action that is not meant to cause harm or offense.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions that are not done on purpose.
- 2Both words can be used to express regret or apology for an action.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unpurposely is less common than unintentionally and may sound awkward in some contexts.
- 2Connotation: Unintentionally implies that the action was done without intending to do so, while unpurposely suggests that there was no clear intention or purpose behind the action.
- 3Degree of control: Unintentionally implies that the action was beyond the person's control, while unpurposely suggests that the person could have acted differently if they had wanted to.
- 4Form: Unintentionally is an adverb, while unpurposely is an adjective that is often used as an adverb.
Remember this!
Unpurposely and unintentionally are synonyms that describe actions that are not done on purpose. However, unintentionally implies that the action was done without intending to do so, while unpurposely suggests that there was no clear intention or purpose behind the action. Unintentionally is more common and versatile, while unpurposely may sound awkward in some contexts.
