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 hair. [unintendedly: adverb]
Example
The cake fell on the floor unintendedly when I bumped into the table. [unintendedly: adverb]
unexpectedly
Example
She unexpectedly showed up at my door with a gift. [unexpectedly: adverb]
Example
The team unexpectedly won the game against the champions. [unexpectedly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unexpectedly is more commonly used than unintendedly in everyday language and formal writing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unintendedly and unexpectedly?
Unexpectedly is more commonly used in formal writing than unintendedly. However, both words can be used in informal contexts as well.
