Pronunciation

/əkˈsaɪdəntəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Happening or occurring by chance or without intention; unintended. For example: “The spill was purely accidental.”
• Noun: An unplanned or unintentional event. For example: “He had a few accidental brushes with fame.”

Phrases

• “Accidental discovery” refers to something found unexpectedly.
• “Accidental damage” describes harm done without intent.
• “By accident” indicates something that happened unintentionally.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She knocked over the vase accidentally while cleaning.”
• Noun: “He stumbled upon an accidental solution to the problem.”
• Adverb: “She often leaves her keys in the car accidentally.”

Synonyms

• Unintentional
• Spontaneous
• Incidental
• Unplanned
• Haphazard

Antonyms

• Intentional
• Purposeful
• Deliberate
• Planned
• Conscious