inadvertent
Americanadjective
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unintentional.
an inadvertent insult.
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not attentive; heedless.
- Synonyms:
- inattentive
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of, relating to, or characterized by lack of attention.
- Synonyms:
- negligent, careless, thoughtless
adjective
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failing to act carefully or considerately; inattentive
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resulting from heedless action; unintentional
Other Word Forms
- inadvertently adverb
Etymology
Origin of inadvertent
First recorded in 1645–55; abstracted from inadvertence, inadvertency
Example Sentences
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Westminster standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg said the breaches were "inadvertent" and no further action was needed.
From BBC
Skims said in the statement that the error was inadvertent.
From Los Angeles Times
Chief Justice John Roberts also appeared unconvinced that the allegations met the statutory standard, asking whether inadvertent errors in mortgage paperwork could plausibly rise to the level of gross negligence.
From Barron's
Chief Justice John Roberts also appeared unconvinced that the allegations met the statutory standard, asking whether inadvertent errors in mortgage paperwork could plausibly rise to the level of gross negligence.
From Barron's
Chief Justice John Roberts, as well as others, questioned whether inadvertent errors in mortgage paperwork could plausibly rise to the level of gross negligence.
From Barron's
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