What is the opposite of “deliberately”?

What is the antonym of “deliberately”?

The antonyms of deliberately are accidentally and unintentionally. The antonyms accidentally and unintentionally convey a lack of intention or purpose. They imply that something happened by chance or without planning.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

accidentally

Happening by chance or without intention; not planned.

Example

I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt while rushing to work.

unintentionally

Not done on purpose; without intention.

Example

She unintentionally left her phone at home and missed an important call.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Accidentally implies that something happened by chance or without planning.
• 2. Unintentionally suggests that something was not done on purpose.

Good things to know

• 1. Clarify Intentions: Use deliberately to express intention or purpose in actions or decisions.
• 2. Explain Accidents: Use accidentally or unintentionally to explain how something happened by chance or without planning.
• 3. Avoid Misunderstandings: Incorporate antonyms in conversations to avoid misunderstandings and clarify intentions.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Accidentally implies chance or lack of planning, while unintentionally suggests something was not done on purpose. Use deliberately to express intention or purpose, and accidentally or unintentionally to explain how something happened by chance or without planning. Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to avoid misunderstandings and clarify intentions.