accidentally

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas zufällig oder unbeabsichtigt geschieht, also ohne Absicht oder Planung, oft mit unerwartetem Ergebnis.

An adverb meaning 'by chance' or 'unintentionally.' It describes an action that occurs without deliberate intent or planning, often resulting in an unexpected outcome.

1. Without advance planningB1formal

   Happening by chance or without prior intention.

   Zufällig

   • She accidentally discovered the hidden room while cleaning.
   • He accidentally met his old friend at the airport.
   • The solution was found accidentally during a routine test.

   Synonymeby chancefortuitouslyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antonymeconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallypurposelywilfully

2. In a minor or subordinate mannerB2formal

   In a way that is secondary or incidental to the main purpose.

   Nebenbei

   • The topic was mentioned only accidentally in the discussion.
   • Her role in the project was accidentally important, not central.
   • The details were accidentally included in the appendix.

   Synonymeincidentallyperipherallysecondarilytangentially

3. Without intentionA2formal

   In an unintentional manner; not done on purpose.

   Versehentlich

   • He accidentally spilled coffee on the table.
   • She accidentally deleted the important file.
   • I accidentally locked myself out of the house.

   Synonymeby chancecasuallyfortuitouslyinadvertentlymistakenlyunintentionallyunwittingly

   Antonymeconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposelywillfully