Unintentionally

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈtɛn.ʃən.əl.i/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is not intended or deliberate; accidentally.

She unintentionally spilled coffee on her friend's shirt.

Without intention; in a way that is not planned or foreseen.

He unintentionally revealed the surprise party while talking.

Not done with conscious design or purpose; happening by chance.

The child unintentionally broke the vase while playing.

Inadvertently; through carelessness or lack of attention.

They unintentionally ignored the main point of the discussion.

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intentionally', which comes from 'intention' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'.

no intention

To not have any deliberate aim or goal in mind.

by accident

Something that happens unintentionally.

without meaning to

To do something without having the intent to do so.

unintentional

Not done on purpose; accidental.

accidental

Happening by chance; not planned.

Oops

I spilled my drink, oops!

My bad

I didn't mean to step on your foot, my bad.