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accidentally Antonyms

Opposite of accidentally

Pinning down the opposite of accidentally requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

By chance or mistake; unintentionally or unexpectedly.

Usage Example

"She intentionally deleted the entire presentation file just minutes before the meeting began."

Strongest
intentionally
deliberately
on purpose
purposely
by design
knowingly
Strong
consciously
willfully

Similar words to accidentally

Words similar to accidentally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

by accident
unintentionally
by mistake
inadvertently
by chance
unwittingly
unknowingly
fortuitously
See all synonyms of accidentally

• Nearby Words

accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Accidentally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/accidentally
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