deliberateness

deliberateness — noun

1. the quality of moving, speaking, or thinking in a slow and careful way, showing

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of moving, speaking, or thinking in a slow and careful way, showing calm control rather than rushing

例句

Kenji described the accident with such deliberateness that the officer wrote three pages of notes.

with + deliberateness (prepositional pattern)

The deliberateness of Emma's piano playing gave each note a quiet, thoughtful weight.

the deliberateness of + noun (possessive pattern)

同義詞
  • slowness

    focuses on speed alone; may be neutral or negative, whereas deliberateness implies positive control

  • unhurriedness

    slightly less formal; emphasises the absence of hurry rather than calm control

  • measuredness

    highlights careful, deliberate pacing, often in speech or artistic performance

反義詞
  • haste

    rushed action without care or thought

  • hurriedness

    urgency that sacrifices thoroughness

用法筆記

Uncountable noun typically used in formal or descriptive contexts. Often follows the preposition 'with' (e.g. 'with deliberateness') or appears as the subject of a clause describing someone's manner. Unlike 'slowness,' which can carry a negative connotation, 'deliberateness' is neutral or admiring.

常見錯誤

❌He spoke with deliberateness, rushing through his words.
✅He spoke with deliberateness, choosing each word with care.
💡'deliberateness' implies calm control, not hurrying.
❌The deliberateness of the river's flow.
✅The deliberateness of the judge's decision-making.
💡'deliberateness' applies to human or human-like actions, not natural phenomena.