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inadvertent

[ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtnt]

inadvertent Definition

not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Using inadvertent: Examples

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

  • Example

    The mistake was inadvertent and not intentional.

  • Example

    He made an inadvertent error in his calculations.

  • Example

    She gave an inadvertent smile when she saw him.

inadvertent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inadvertent

Antonyms for inadvertent

Phrases with inadvertent

  • unintentional use of someone else's work without proper citation or attribution

    Example

    The student was accused of inadvertent plagiarism because he forgot to cite his sources.

  • unintentional release of confidential or sensitive information

    Example

    The company apologized for the inadvertent disclosure of customer data.

  • an error that was not intended or planned

    Example

    The employee made an inadvertent mistake in the report.

Origins of inadvertent

from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'advertentem' meaning 'attentive'

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Summary: inadvertent in Brief

The term 'inadvertent' [ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtnt] refers to something that is not done on purpose, but rather by accident or mistake. It can be used to describe errors, actions, or events that were not intended or planned, such as 'The mistake was inadvertent and not intentional.' 'Inadvertent' is often used in legal or professional contexts, such as 'inadvertent plagiarism' or 'inadvertent disclosure.'