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undeliberately

de·lib·er·ate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt]
    • /adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt/

Definitions of undeliberately word

  • adjective undeliberately carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie. 1
  • adjective undeliberately characterized by deliberation or cautious consideration; careful or slow in deciding: Moving away from the city and all its advantages required a deliberate decision. 1
  • adjective undeliberately leisurely and steady in movement or action; slow and even; unhurried: moving with a deliberate step. 1
  • verb with object undeliberately to weigh in the mind; consider: to deliberate a question. 1
  • verb without object undeliberately to think carefully or attentively; reflect: She deliberated for a long time before giving her decision. 1
  • verb without object undeliberately to consult or confer formally: The jury deliberated for three hours. 1
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Origin of undeliberately

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin dēlīberātus (past participle of dēlīberāre to consider), equivalent to dē- de- + līber(āre) to balance, weigh (derivative of lībra balance, scales) + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Undeliberately

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undeliberately popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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