Academic Dictionary
Home / Thesaurus / Deliberateness
Find the word that fits

Deliberateness: alternatives and connections

Begin with the reviewed alternatives, then explore broader connections without treating every related word as an automatic substitute.

Try an example: important law show help change happy
26,102 words currently have published synonym-style alternatives
90,593 searchable synonym connections
350,924 published thesaurus relationships of every type
Start with the meaning

Deliberateness

The quality of being deliberate; calm consideration; circumspection.

View the full dictionary entry Compare this word with another →
49 useful connections shown 13 reviewed relationships and 36 broader connections.
Best place to begin

Reviewed alternatives and contrasts

These links were deliberately created. Use the interchangeability score and guidance to judge whether a word will work in your sentence.

Narrower term 3

Dilatoriness 76% connected

The quality of being dilatory; lateness; slowness; tardiness; sluggishness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Definition Compare both words
Intentionality 76% connected

The quality or state of being intentional; purpose; design.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Definition Compare both words
Procrastination 76% connected

The act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off to a future time; delay; dilatoriness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Definition Compare both words

Broader term 2

Pace 76% connected

A single movement from one foot to the other in walking; a step.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Definition Compare both words
Rate 76% connected

To chide with vehemence; to scold; to censure violently.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Definition Compare both words

Derivationally related 6

Deliberate 74% connected

Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in det…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Definition Compare both words
Deliberate 74% connected

Weighing facts and arguments with a view to a choice or decision; carefully considering the probable consequences of a step; circumspect; slow in det…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Definition Compare both words
Moot 74% connected

See 1st Mot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Definition Compare both words
Moot 74% connected

See 1st Mot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Definition Compare both words
Slow 74% connected

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Definition Compare both words
Slow 74% connected

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Definition Compare both words

Synonym 2

Deliberation 92% connected

The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Definition Compare both words
Slowness 92% connected

The quality or state of being slow.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Definition Compare both words
Explore further

Words from the same subject

These terms belong to the same specialist field or topic. They help you explore the subject, but they are not automatically synonyms.

Beat noun · 86% connection

a regular rate of repetition; "the cox raised the beat"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Celerity noun · 86% connection

a rate that is rapid

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Despatch noun · 86% connection

the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Dispatch noun · 86% connection

the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Execution speed noun · 86% connection

(computer science) the speed with which a computational device can execute instructions; measured in MIPS

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Expedition noun · 86% connection

the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Fastness noun · 86% connection

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Fleetness noun · 86% connection

rapidity of movement; "fleetness of foot"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Graduality noun · 86% connection

the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Gradualness noun · 86% connection

the quality of being gradual or of coming about by gradual stages

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Haste noun · 86% connection

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Hastiness noun · 86% connection

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Hurry noun · 86% connection

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Immediacy noun · 86% connection

the quickness of action or occurrence; "the immediacy of their response"; "the instancy of modern communication"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Immediateness noun · 86% connection

the quickness of action or occurrence; "the immediacy of their response"; "the instancy of modern communication"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Instancy noun · 86% connection

the quickness of action or occurrence; "the immediacy of their response"; "the instancy of modern communication"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Precipitation noun · 86% connection

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Promptitude noun · 86% connection

the characteristic of doing things without delay

Used in the same subject area: Economics, Sociology, Population and demography, Macroeconomics.
Definition Compare
Explore further

Words connected by meaning

Their definitions overlap or refer to similar ideas. Use these to widen your search, then compare the exact meanings.

Accept verb · 78% connection

In a deliberate body, to receive in acquittance of a duty imposed; as, to accept the report of a committee. [This makes it the propert…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Adjudication noun · 78% connection

A deliberate determination by the judicial power; a judicial decision or sentence.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Advice noun · 78% connection

Deliberate consideration; knowledge.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Advise verb · 78% connection

To consider; to deliberate.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Advisedly adverb · 78% connection

With deliberate purpose; purposely; by design.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Advisedness noun · 78% connection

Deliberate consideration; prudent procedure; caution.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Attention noun · 78% connection

The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; excl…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Bargain noun · 78% connection

An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds himself to transfer the right to…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Becalm verb · 78% connection

To render calm or quiet; to calm; to still; to appease.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Calm noun · 78% connection

To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Confer verb · 78% connection

To have discourse; to consult; to compare views; to deliberate.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
Consent noun · 78% connection

Capable, deliberate, and voluntary assent or agreement to, or concurrence in, some act or purpose, implying physical and mental power…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: deliberate, calm, consideration, circumspection.
Definition Compare
All dictionary tools

Explore Academic Dictionary

The same nine destinations available from the header menu are shown here as a clear, fully visible grid.

Dictionary Definitions and meanings Thesaurus Synonyms with nuance Academic writing Evidence and analysis Professional Workplace vocabulary Word origins Etymology and roots Subjects Specialist dictionaries Word clusters Connected vocabulary Word similarity Compare two words Crossword Play with vocabulary