Accidentally
Accidentally adverb - Without intention; in an unintentional manner.
Purposefully is an antonym for accidentally.
Nearby Words: accident, accidental
Purposefully
Purposefully adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.
Usage example: he purposefully chose the more difficult route to the mountain summit
Accidentally is an antonym for purposefully.
Both words in one sentence
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However, in that one you kill someone, purposefully or accidentally, and gain something of theirs.
Source: Klingon Promotion -
She thought her mother had purposefully let her die in a fire she accidentally started and wanted revenge.
Source: Undead Child - Especially embarrassing when the person accidentally interrupting had previously been purposefully sent away.
Source: Sorry to Interrupt
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