Synonyms of accidentally
6 similar words · 20 opposite words
Another word for accidentally is fortuitously. Other synonyms of accidentally are casually. The opposite of accidentally is deliberately.
Synonyms and similar words for accidentally
adverbIn an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
- casuallyIn a casual manner.
- fortuitouslyIn a fortuitous manner; in a manner of happening by chance; coincidentally; accidentally.
adverbMore synonyms
- adventitiouslyIn an adventitious manner; sporadically.
- by accidentAccidentally; unintentionally; without meaning to; as the result of an event not expected, aided, or willingly planned.
- by chance
- on accidentAccidentally; not intentionally; because of error, misfortune, or lack of caution.
Opposite of accidentally
adverbMore antonyms
- intentionallyIn an intentional manner; on purpose.
- deliberatelyIntentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
- designedlyBy design; intentionally; according to plan.
- on purpose
- purposelyOn purpose; intentionally.
- advisedly
- by choice
- by design
- advertentlyIntentionally, on purpose, purposely.
- consciouslyIn a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.
- knowingly
- purposefully
- selfconsciouslyIn a self-conscious manner.
- strategicallyIn a strategic manner.
- studiouslyIn a studious manner.
- volitionallyWillingly or decidedly; in a volitional or willed way.
- voluntarily
- wilfully
- with awareness
- wittinglyIn a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose.
Meaning of accidentally
- adverb In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
- adverb Unintentionally.
accidentally in other languages
Questions about synonyms of accidentally
- What is another word for accidentally?
- Accidentally has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fortuitously and casually.
- What is the opposite of accidentally?
- The opposite of accidentally is deliberately. Other antonyms of accidentally are intentionally, consciously, strategically, purposely and studiously.
- What does accidentally mean?
- Accidentally means in an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
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