Synonyms of accidentally

accidentally

adverb

as in inadvertently

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inadvertently
• unintentionally
• unwittingly
• unconsciously
• fortuitously
• carelessly
• casually
• arbitrarily
• indiscriminately
• capriciously
• whimsically
• informally
• promiscuously
• offhandedly
• randomly
• intermittently
• unpredictably
• offhand
• haphazardly
• irregularly
• fitfully
• aimlessly
• erratically
• disconnectedly
• willy-nilly
• disjointedly
• hit or miss
• haphazard
• desultorily
• spottily
• anyway
• anyhow
• anywise
• topsy-turvy
• helter-skelter
• higgledy-piggledy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematically
• methodically
• carefully
• formally
• deliberately
• intentionally
• gingerly
• orderly
• purposely
• meticulously
• purposefully
• punctiliously

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of accidentally

Nearly every day, a person is killed or injured in the U.S. because a child has accidentally fired a gun, according to reports compiled by Everytown, a group that advocates for firearm safety. —Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2024

The behemoth was accidentally found by scientists and filmmakers working for National Geographic’s Pristine Seas project. —Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024

How to hide Christmas presents Here are some ways to prevent accidentally spoiling your holiday surprise: Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors. —Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

The sketch starts with surgeons accidentally removing the wrong organ due to an annoying co-worker. —Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024