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Definition of unpremeditated

unpremeditated

/ˌʌn.priːˈmɛd.ə.teɪ.tɪd/
un · pre · med · i · tat · ed
Adverb:unpremeditatedly
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unpremeditated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not thought out, planned, or considered beforehand; occurring spontaneously or on impulse.

Example

"The defense attorney argued that his client's outburst was completely unpremeditated and provoked by sudden stress."

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• Rhymes for unpremeditated

• Nearby Words

unpredicted
unpreferred
unprejudiced
unpremeditated
unprepared
unpreparedly
unpreparedness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'premeditated', which derives from the Latin 'praemeditatus', past participle of 'praemeditari' ('to think over beforehand').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpremeditated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpremeditated
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