Definitions
- Describing something that is not slowed down or delayed. - Referring to a process or action that is not hindered or impeded. - Talking about something that is not held back or restrained in any way.
- Describing something that is not obstructed or blocked. - Referring to a process or action that is not hindered or restricted. - Talking about something that is not prevented or stopped in any way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not hindered or obstructed.
- 2Both words convey a sense of freedom and ease.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or abstract concepts.
- 4Both words have a negative prefix, indicating the absence of an obstacle or hindrance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unretarded is less commonly used than unimpeded.
- 2Connotation: Unimpeded has a more positive connotation, suggesting smoothness and ease, while unretarded may have a neutral or slightly negative connotation.
- 3Collocations: Unimpeded is often used with verbs like 'flow', 'move', 'progress', while unretarded is often used with verbs like 'delay', 'slow down', 'hinder'.
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Remember this!
Unretarded and unimpeded are synonyms that describe something that is not hindered or obstructed. However, unimpeded has a more positive connotation and is more commonly used than unretarded. While unretarded emphasizes the absence of delay or slowing down, unimpeded suggests smoothness and ease.
