inadvertence

[ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtns]

inadvertence Definition

• 1. the quality of being not focused or paying attention, leading to mistakes or oversights
• 2. an unintentional mistake or oversight

Using inadvertence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inadvertence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The accident was caused by the driver's inadvertence.

• Example

  I apologize for any inadvertence on my part.

• Example

  Her inadvertence led to the loss of important documents.

inadvertence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inadvertence

• carelessness
• negligence
• oversight
• inattention
• slip-up

Antonyms for inadvertence

• attention
• carefulness
• deliberation

Phrases with inadvertence

• by inadvertence

  as a result of not paying attention or being careless

  Example

  He deleted the file by inadvertence.

• through inadvertence

  as a result of not paying attention or being careless

  Example

  The error occurred through inadvertence.

• an act of inadvertence

  a mistake or oversight that is not intentional

  Example

  The omission was an act of inadvertence.

Origins of inadvertence

from French 'inadvertance', from Latin 'inadvertentia', from 'in-' (not) + 'advertere' (to turn towards)

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Summary: inadvertence in Brief

'Inadvertence' [ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtns] refers to the quality of being not focused or paying attention, leading to mistakes or oversights. It can also mean an unintentional mistake or oversight. Examples include 'The accident was caused by the driver's inadvertence' and 'I apologize for any inadvertence on my part.' Synonyms include 'carelessness,' 'negligence,' and 'inattention.'