The Opposite(Antonym) of “accidentally”
The antonyms of accidentally are deliberately and intentionally. The antonyms deliberately and intentionally convey a purposeful or planned action. It implies that the action was done with a specific intention or goal in mind.
Explore all Antonyms of “accidentally”
Definitions and Examples of deliberately, intentionally
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Done consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He deliberately skipped the meeting to avoid confrontation with his boss.
Done with a specific purpose or intention in mind.
Example
She intentionally left her phone at home to disconnect from social media.
Key Differences: deliberately vs intentionally
- 1Deliberately implies that the action was done consciously and intentionally, often with a specific goal in mind.
- 2Intentionally implies that the action was done with a specific purpose or intention in mind, but not necessarily with a predetermined goal.
Effective Usage of deliberately, intentionally
- 1Clarify Intentions: Use deliberately and intentionally to clarify the purpose behind an action.
- 2Express Regret: Use accidentally to express regret for an unintended action.
- 3Legal Context: These antonyms are often used in legal contexts to distinguish between accidental and intentional actions.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Deliberately implies a conscious and intentional action, while intentionally implies a purposeful action. Use these words to clarify intentions, express regret, or in legal contexts to distinguish between accidental and intentional actions.
