Accidentally
Accidentally adverb - Without intention; in an unintentional manner.
Wittingly is an antonym for accidentally.
Nearby Words: accident, accidental
Wittingly
Wittingly adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.
Usage example: whether he hurt her feelings wittingly or unwittingly isn't important; he should still apologize
Accidentally is an antonym for wittingly.
Both words in one sentence
- In Japan, striking your sword's scabbard, wittingly or accidentally, against someone else's is a challenge for a duel to the death.
Source: Throwing Down the Gauntlet
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