What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unintendedly
Example
I unintendedly offended my friend by making a joke about her outfit. [unintendedly: adverb]
Example
The company's new policy unintendedly caused more harm than good. [unintendedly: adverb]
accidentally
Example
I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt this morning. [accidentally: adverb]
Example
The child accidentally broke the vase while playing ball in the house. [accidentally: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Accidentally is more commonly used than unintendedly in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unintendedly and accidentally?
Unintendedly is more formal than accidentally and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
