Synonyms of accidents

accidents

noun

plural of accident

1

as in casualties

a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury

was involved in a minor accident on her way home from work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• casualties
• disasters
• catastrophes
• mishaps
• tragedies
• misfortunes
• mischances
• collisions
• calamities
• crashes
• wrecks
• misadventures
• croppers
• cataclysms
• knocks
• smashups
• deathblows
• bummers
• crack-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miracles
• strikes
• breaks
• flukes
• windfalls
• boons
• luck
• fortunes
• godsends
• serendipities

2

as in chances

the uncertain course of events

you shouldn't leave it to accident to decide where you'll be lodging in the course of your trip across the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chances
• luck
• circumstances
• hazards
• casualties
• haps
• uncertainties
• risks
• fortunes
• dangers
• fates
• flukes
• destinies
• happenstances
• perils
• fortuities
• haphazardries
• happenchances
• dooms
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purposes
• intentions
• plans
• designs
• schemes
• intents
• outlines

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accidents

From severe weather and accidents to cyberattacks and tragedies, unfortunately, schools and colleges face crises each year. — Kimberly Osborne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Ferries are a common method of travel and accidents occur regularly, in part due to weak enforcement of safety standards. — Iman Satria, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

As long as accidents, natural disasters, disease and wars can kill us, true immortality is out of the question. — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Freed said the amount of construction taking place in such a concentrated area has made accidents a growing concern. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

The June Aster was bound for the tourist hub of Coron, highlighting the Philippines’ reliance on ferries and a troubled history of deadly sea accidents and lax safety enforcement. — Aaron Favila, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Most workplace tragedies, sadly, never get that attention, even though more than 5,000 people die from accidents at work every year. — Matt Helmer, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026

The Family Justice Resource Center has argued that child abuse pediatricians’ opinions can carry significant consequences for families, as findings consistent with abuse can also result from complex medical conditions or common household accidents. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026