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Wittingly vs Deliberately - What's the difference?

wittingly | deliberately |

As adverbs the difference between wittingly and deliberately

is that wittingly is in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose while deliberately is intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

wittingly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose

    • Antonyms

    * unwittingly

    deliberately

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
    • He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
  • Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
    • After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.

    Related terms

    * on purpose