UNINTENDED Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

unintended

adjective

ˌən-in-ˈten-dəd

Definition of unintended

as in accidental

happening by chance backyard digging that resulted in unintended damage to buried phone wires

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as in spontaneous

not made or done willingly or by choice a response that yielded an unintended insight into her personal character

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintended

Adjective

This included expert witnesses who said the child’s death was an accidental drowning brought on by a seizure and a jailhouse informant who recanted his trial testimony that Duncan had confessed to the crime.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026
In all three cases, authorities have appeared to suggest their deaths were accidental.

— Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of accidental

Adjective

Because of spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization in its crystal structure, GaN heterostructures can naturally induce extremely thin sheets of mobile electrons and holes.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
With a vehicle this size, 180 hp isn't exactly a recipe for spontaneous joy.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of spontaneous

Adjective

The first-generation Apple Watch SE is a practical entry point for someone curious about the Apple Watch but unwilling to pay flagship prices.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
The Iranians have now discovered the power of their geography and seem unwilling to give up on controlling/administering the Strait of Hormuz.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of unwilling

Adjective

Chronic disease can lead to loss of weight and muscle, and unintentional weight loss can be a sign of an underlying medical problem.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Because despite its massive bottle number, some unintentional smoke and mirrors occurred.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Aug. 2026