Synonyms of deliberate
39 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for deliberate is slow. Other synonyms of deliberate are intentional, purposeful, cautious, wilful and conscious. The opposite of deliberate is unwitting.
Synonyms and similar words for deliberate
adjectiveDone on purpose; intentional.
- purposefulHaving purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.
- volitionalDone by conscious, personal choice; not based on external principles; not accidental.
- advertentNot inadvertent; intentional.
- consciousDeliberate, intentional, done with awareness of what one is doing.
- witting
- intentionalIntended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
- on purpose
- purposiveDone or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
- volitational
- voluntary
- wilfulIntentional; deliberate.
adjectiveFormed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
- careful
- cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative.
- well-advisedBenefiting from careful prior advice or counsel.
- alert
- attentive
- canny
- charyCareful, cautious, shy, wary.
- circumspectCarefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
- conservative
- discreet
- guarded
- heedful
- heedyHeedful; attentive.
- hesitantTending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.
- mindful
- prudentSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
- reckfulFull of careful heed or attention; careful; cautious.
- safe
- sensible
- shy
- slowTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low...
- tentative
- timidLacking in courage or confidence.
- timorous
- wary
- cautelous obsolete
- meticulous archaicTimid, fearful, overly cautious.
adjectiveOf a person, weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully...
Opposite of deliberate
adjectiveDone on purpose; intentional.
- unintentional
- unwittingUnintentional.
Meaning of deliberate
- adjective Done on purpose; intentional.
- adjective Formed with deliberation; carefully considered; not sudden or rash.
- 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.
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Questions about synonyms of deliberate
- What is another word for deliberate?
- Deliberate has 39 synonyms on Word.ws, such as slow, intentional, purposeful, cautious, wilful, conscious, prudent and timid.
- What is the opposite of deliberate?
- The opposite of deliberate is unwitting.
- What does deliberate mean?
- Deliberate means done on purpose; intentional.
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