Inadvertently
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Inadvertently is an adverb meaning Unintentionally; because of an oversight.
Meaning
Unintentionally; because of an oversight.
Example Sentences
'Dear me! I may have inadvertently touched the handle,' said he.
Neven Subotic hooked a volley wide after Ramsey inadvertently headed a Reus free-kick back into the danger zone, and Blaszczykowski was also off target when he met Kevin Grosskreutz's cross.
for the living human, who in grief may share deeply personal data with the commercial entity that owns the bot, but also for the ghost, which might inadvertently reveal a n old family secret from beyond the grave.
Synonyms for inadvertently
Depending on context, synonyms include unawares, unwittingly, unknowingly.
Antonyms for inadvertently
Common opposites include advertently, advert, wittingly, mindfully, heedfully, knowingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unwittingly, unknowingly, unintentionally, involuntarily, unexpectedly, accidently.
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