Inadvertent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inadvertent is an adjective meaning Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.
Meaning
Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Inattentive.
Example Sentences
We check everything because an inadvertent error could be disastrous.
The Sharpers about Town very ingeniously understood themselves to be the undesigning Part of Mankind what Foxes are to Lambs, and therefore used the Word Biting to express any Exploit wherein they had over-reach'd any innocent and inadvertent Man of his Purse.
Synonyms for inadvertent
Depending on context, synonyms include designless, unintended, accidental, absent-minded, distracted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unintended, accidental, unintentional, unexpected, random, involuntary.
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