unofficially

Thân thiện

The club unofficially meets at the library every Thursday.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner that is not formally authorized or recognized by an authority: Refers to actions, roles, or information that exist or are done without formal sanction, appointment, or public acknowledgment. 2. In a manner that is not part of one's formal or public duties: Refers to actions taken outside of an official role or capacity, often privately or informally.

Usage and Examples

• Describing an informal role or action:
  • He helps with the accounts unofficially, as the club has no formal treasurer yet.
  • The news was shared unofficially among staff before the official announcement.
• Describing an action without formal authorization:
  • The policy was already being implemented unofficially for months.
  • She advised the team unofficially, as her contract had ended.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "to do/say something unofficially": To act or speak in a private, personal capacity rather than as an official representative.
  • Speaking unofficially, I think the project timeline is too ambitious.
• Used to describe the informal status of information, often implying it is not yet confirmed or is from a private source.
  • The unofficially reported numbers differ from the final statistics.

Variants and Related Words

• Unofficial (Adjective): Not officially authorized or confirmed.
  • An unofficial guide to the city.
  • The meeting had an unofficial agenda.
• Officially (Adverb): The direct antonym, meaning in a formal, authorized manner.

Synonyms

• Informally: In a relaxed, casual manner not bound by official rules.
• Privately: In a manner not for public knowledge; personally.
• Off the record: Said or done with the understanding that it is not to be publicly reported or acknowledged.

Antonyms

• Officially: With formal authority or public recognition.
• Formally: According to convention, custom, or strict procedure.
• Authoritatively: With the weight of official power or expertise.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. not in an official capacity
   • unofficially, he serves as the treasurer
2. without official authorization
   • he had made some money on the side

Từ đồng nghĩa

• on the side