inadvertently

American  

[in-uhd-vur-tnt-lee] / ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt li /

adverb

1. unintentionally; without meaning to.

   I apologize to anyone I have inadvertently left off this list.

2. through lack of attention; without anyone noticing.

   There is the potential for one set of rules to inadvertently replace another.

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Etymology

Origin of inadvertently

inadvertent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

That way if my husband inadvertently saw my conversation history in my sidebar, there would be no inadvertent spoiler.

From The Wall Street Journal

He and his collaborators inadvertently helped spawn “this massive culture and industry” around the Bigfoot legend, Evans says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Smith’s slap was, inadvertently, a warning signal to entertainment executives.

From Salon

Sir Lindsay has confirmed he passed on information to the police and the force apologised to him for "inadvertently revealing" he was the source of information.

From BBC

When the fracas became public, Gabbard decided to litigate it on X and go personal on the whistleblower, inadvertently telegraphing her weak position.

From Salon

Related Words

• negligently
• recklessly