What is another word for deliberate?

Common synonyms for deliberate include debate, turnover, consider, calculated, careful.

What is the opposite of deliberate?

Antonyms of deliberate include hasty, careless, impulsive, unthinking, rash.

Synonyms for

Deliberate

Verb / dɪˈlɪbɜ:ʌt / / dɪˈlɪbɜ:ˌeɪt / / dɪˈlɪbrʌt / Another word for deliberate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

done consciously and intentionally

Synonyms & similar words

debate turnover consider calculated careful moot measured intentional purposeful calculated premeditated thoughtful considered planned studied systematic methodical careful judicious prudent cautious circumspect measured deliberative rational reasonable sensible

Synonyms by register

Formal

intentional conscious premeditated calculated

Informal

on purpose planned thought-out

Literary

willed purposed

Antonyms

hasty careless impulsive unthinking rash sudden accidental

Common collocations

deliberate action
deliberate attempt
deliberate speed
deliberate choice
deliberate pace
deliberate effort
deliberate consideration

Word family

noun deliberation

verb deliberate

adjective deliberate

adverb deliberately

Usage note

As an adjective, 'deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally. As a verb, it means to think about something carefully. Be careful not to confuse it with 'deliberate' (verb) which means to discuss or consider.

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