Antonyms for deliberate

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : adjective dih-lib-er-it; verb dih-lib-uh-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : adjective dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt; verb dɪˈlɪb əˌreɪt

Definition of deliberate

Origin : early 15c., "done with careful consideration," from Latin deliberatus "resolved upon, determined," past participle of deliberare (see deliberation). Meaning "slow, consciously unhurried" is attested by 1590s. Related: Deliberately.

adj intentional
verb think about seriously; discuss

Example sentences :

But he had not done so, and she was glad he could be restrained and deliberate in that "breedy" sort of way.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

“Very well,” he said, and paused, as if in deliberate contempt of the official clock.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

It was a long speech for Wally to make, and he made it with deliberate malice.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

"What you choose to think," he said after a deliberate pause.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

"There was a lovely cat at the hotel," she added with deliberate malice.
Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

It was a purposed and deliberate communication of His secret of Happiness.
Extract from : « Pax Vobiscum » by Henry Drummond

Then followed the brushing of his teeth and the deliberate bathing of his hands.
Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen

She measured him with her eyes, as though making a deliberate estimate of his powers.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Heneage, as a rule, was one of the most deliberate and even-tempered of men.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Taking a deliberate aim at one of them, he touched the trigger.
Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers

Synonyms for deliberate

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