inadvertency

[ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənsi]

inadvertency Definition

• 1. the quality or state of being unintentional or not paying attention
• 2. a mistake resulting from inattention

Using inadvertency: Examples

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

• Example

  The error was due to inadvertency, not malice.

• Example

  He apologized for his inadvertency in the matter.

• Example

  The accident was caused by the driver's inadvertency.

inadvertency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inadvertency

• carelessness
• negligence
• unintentionality
• inattentiveness

Antonyms for inadvertency

• attention
• deliberateness
• intent

Phrases with inadvertency

• through inadvertency

  as a result of not paying attention or being careless

  Example

  Through inadvertency, she forgot to lock the door and the house was robbed.

• an inadvertent mistake

  a mistake made unintentionally or accidentally

  Example

  The damage was an inadvertent mistake and will be repaired at no cost to you.

• inadvertent disclosure

  the accidental release of information that was not intended to be made public

  Example

  The company's inadvertent disclosure of confidential information resulted in a loss of trust from its customers.

Origins of inadvertency

from Latin 'inadvertentia', meaning 'not paying attention'

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Summary: inadvertency in Brief

'Inadvertency' [ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənsi] refers to the quality or state of being unintentional or not paying attention. It can lead to mistakes, as in 'The accident was caused by the driver's inadvertency.' The phrase 'through inadvertency' denotes carelessness, while 'an inadvertent mistake' describes an unintentional error. 'Inadvertent disclosure' refers to the accidental release of confidential information.