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Meaning of accidentally
The primary meaning of "accidentally" is to do something without intention or purpose.
Etymology of accidentally
The word "accidentally" originates from the Old French word "accident," which is derived from the Latin word "accidere," meaning "to happen" or "to fall upon"
Historically, the term has been used to describe events or actions that occur without deliberate intent or purpose
Synonyms
unintentionally
inadvertently
accidentally
carelessly
heedlessly
thoughtlessly
negligently
recklessly
indifferently
aimlessly
casually
haphazardly
randomly
spontaneously
instinctively
unconsciously
unthinkingly
unwarily
unguardedly
unsuspectingly
innocently
naively
fortuitously
coincidentally
incidentally
unwittingly
unknowingly
unconsciously
involuntarily
involuntarily
instinctively
Definitions
- Happening or done without intention or purpose
- * Occurring or done unintentionally, unexpectedly, or by chance
Usage Examples
- I accidentally locked my keys in the car
- * She accidentally deleted the important file
- * They accidentally walked into the wrong room
Antonyms
intentionally
deliberately
purposefully
knowingly
consciously
voluntarily
willingly
knowingly
intentionally
on purpose
deliberately
wilfully
purposefully
consciously
knowingly
deliberately
with intent
with purpose
knowingly
intentionally
by design