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accidentally Synonyms

Another word for accidentally

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• adverb (Context 1)

By chance or mistake; unintentionally or unexpectedly.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
by accident
unintentionally
inadvertently
by mistake
by chance
Strong
unwittingly
unknowingly
fortuitously
unconsciously

Opposites of accidentally

The opposite of accidentally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intentionally
deliberately
on purpose
purposely
by design
knowingly
consciously
willfully
See all opposites of accidentally

• Nearby Words

accessory
accident
accidental
accidentally
acclaim
acclaimed
acclamation

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