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unintentionally

/ˌʌnɪntɛnʃənəli/ adverb · British & US

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What does unintentionally mean?

adverb

Done or happening without being intended or planned; unintentional.

Example

"She unintentionally spilled coffee on her shirt."

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Etymologically related

intend intention unintend unintentional

Synonyms for unintentionally

accidentally unwittingly unplanned unforeseen unwilled unpurposed

Antonyms of unintentionally

intentionally deliberately purposely

Rhymes with unintentionally

intentionally unintentionally intention unintention