Synonyms for

Accidents

Verb / ˈæksʌdʌnts / Another word for accidents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accidents are unexpected and unintentional events that cause damage, injury, or death.

Synonyms & similar words

chanceevent fortuity stroke accident mishap crash collision incident mishappening mishandling disaster calamity casualty misfortune mishandling mishap mishappening disaster calamity casualty misfortune mistake blunder error

Synonyms by register

Formal

incidents occurrences mishaps contingencies

Informal

blunders snafus fumbles oopsies

Literary

fortuities calamities misadventures

Antonyms

plans intentions designs purposes premeditation forethought

Common collocations

  • traffic accidents
  • car accidents
  • workplace accidents
  • avoid accidents
  • prevent accidents
  • serious accident
  • minor accident
  • road accidents

Word family

noun accident
verb accident
adjective accidental
adverb accidentally

Usage note

While 'accident' can refer to any unplanned event, it is most commonly used for unfortunate or harmful occurrences, especially those involving injury or damage. It is generally not used for positive unplanned events.

Example sentences

  1. There was a bad accident on the highway.
  2. I slipped on the ice and had an accident.
  3. He had an accident while riding his bike.
  4. She was in a car accident and broke her arm.
  5. The accident caused a lot of damage to the car.

Quotes

  • An accident is an inevitable occurrence due to the actions of immutable natural laws.
  • Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families.
  • An accident is a sometimes unavoidable mishap that interrupts what's really going on.

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