accidentally
20 antonyms and opposites of accidentally, grouped by meaning.
Adv — By chance or mistake, without intending to.
Antonyms
Etymology
From accidental plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Full origin of accidentally →Frequently asked questions
What does “accidentally” mean?
The word “accidentally” means by chance or mistake, without intending to. In plain terms, without meaning to — by mistake.
How do you pronounce “accidentally”?
“Accidentally” is pronounced ak-sih-DEHNT-lee (/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “accidentally” in a sentence?
Here is “accidentally” used in a sentence: “I accidentally deleted the file before saving it.”
What is another word for “accidentally”?
Words with a similar meaning to “accidentally” include adventitiously, by accident, by chance, fortuitously and on accident.
What is the opposite of “accidentally”?
The opposite of “accidentally” — its antonyms — are intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose and purposely.
What part of speech is “accidentally”?
“Accidentally” is an adverb.
Is “accidentally” a common word?
“Accidentally” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
Is it spelled "accidentally" or "accidentaly"?
The correct spelling is "accidentally," with a double l. It is formed from the adjective "accidental" plus the suffix "-ly," so both l's are kept.
What is the difference between "accidentally" and "deliberately"?
They are opposites. "Accidentally" means something happened by chance or mistake without intention, while "deliberately" means it was done on purpose. "I accidentally deleted the file" implies no intent.
What is the difference between "accidentally" and "unintentionally"?
Both mean without intending to, but "accidentally" often points to a specific chance mishap, while "unintentionally" simply stresses the lack of intention behind an action or its effect. They are frequently interchangeable.