The difference between Deliberate and Unwitting

When used as adjectives, deliberate means done on purpose, whereas unwitting means unaware or uninformed.


Deliberate is also verb with the meaning: to consider carefully.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deliberate and Unwitting

  1. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Done on purpose; intentional.

    Examples:

    "Tripping me was deliberate action."

  2. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Of a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; slow in determining.

    Examples:

    "The jury took eight hours to come to its deliberate verdict."

    "synonyms: circumspect"

  3. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.

    Examples:

    "a deliberate opinion; a deliberate measure or result"

    "synonyms: well-advised"

  4. Deliberate as an adjective:

    Not hasty or sudden; slow.

  1. Deliberate as a verb:

    To consider carefully.

    Examples:

    "It is now time for the jury to deliberate the guilt of the defendant."

  1. Unwitting as an adjective:

    unaware or uninformed; oblivious

  2. Unwitting as an adjective:

    unintentional

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