Definition

Something that is not done on purpose or intentionally; it happens by accident or without planning.

Example

The mistake was nondeliberate, and no one was upset about it.

Conversation

I think my mistake in the game was completely nondeliberate.

Yeah, it looked like you weren't even trying to make that move.

Exactly! It just happened without me thinking about it.

Sometimes those nondeliberate actions can lead to the best surprises.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nondeliberate → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "deliberate" (from Latin "deliberatus", meaning considered or weighed). The word "nondeliberate" means not considered or not done with careful thought.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'deliberate' meaning to consider carefully — so nondeliberate refers to actions that are not carefully thought out.

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