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not on purpose

ADJECTIVE
inadvertent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
careless reckless unintended unintentional unwitting
WEAK
chance feckless heedless irreflective negligent thoughtless uncaring unconcerned undesigned undevised unheeding unmindful unplanned unpremeditated unthinking unthought
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careful cautious intentional
WEAK
advertent attentive deliberate planned

Example Sentences

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I get up at 6, 6:30, and not on purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

What someone said later is, "It was a show that was built for streaming not on purpose."

From Salon • May 30, 2024

Surely, the Japanese correspondent was shot accidentally, not on purpose.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

The former prime minister has accepted that he did indeed mislead Parliament when he said the guidance and rules were followed at all times - but he insists this was not on purpose.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2023

“And you know you’re funny as hell. Here’s a news flash for you: Dumb people aren’t funny. At least not on purpose, anyway.”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx