What does inadvertent mean?
Inadvertent means Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious..
Inadvertent
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ · adjective
Meaning
Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious..
Definitions by Sense
- Not intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.
- (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inadvertent?
Common synonyms include designless, unintended, accidental, absent-minded.
What is the opposite of inadvertent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use inadvertent in a sentence?
We check everything because an inadvertent error could be disastrous.
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