unpurposely
/ʌnˈpɜːrpəsli/ · un.pur.pose.ly
adverb
- In a way that is not intentional or deliberate. She knocked over the vase unpurposely while rushing to answer the phone.
- Without a clear or specific purpose. He wandered through the park unpurposely, enjoying the scenery.
adjective
- Not intended or deliberate. The damage was done unpurposely, and it was not a malicious act.
Synonyms
accidentallyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunintendedlyunwittinglyunthinkinglyunconsciouslyunpremeditately
Antonyms
Did you know? The word 'unpurposely' is a relatively rare and nuanced term, often used in formal or academic writing to describe actions or events that are not deliberate or intentional.