unprompted

prompt

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prompt]
- /prɒmpt/
- /ʌnˈprɒmp.tɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prompt]
- /prɒmpt/

Definitions of unprompted word

adjective unprompted done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply. 1
adjective unprompted ready in action; quick to act as occasion demands. 1
adjective unprompted quick or alert: prompt to take offense. 1
adjective unprompted punctual. 1
verb with object unprompted to move or induce to action: What prompted you to say that? 1
verb with object unprompted to occasion or incite; inspire: What prompted his resignation? 1

See all 16 definitions of unprompted

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Origin of unprompted

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; (v.) Middle English < Medieval Latin prōmptāre to incite, Latin: to distribute, frequentative of prōmere to bring out, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + (e)mere to take, buy; (adj.) late Middle English < Latin promptus ready, prompt, special use of past participle of prōmere

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Parts of speech for Unprompted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unprompted

unprompted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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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Synonyms for unprompted

adj unprompted

break loose — to free oneself by force
hot and cold — (Idiomatic) Ambivalent; having conflicting emotions.
impulsive — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
instinctive — of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct.

All 8 Synonyms of unprompted

Antonyms for unprompted

adjective unprompted

asked — Simple past tense and past participle of ask.
considering — You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgment or giving an opinion.
invited — to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner.
meditated — to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect.

All 4 Antonyms of unprompted