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

Hassett is expected to support aggressive rate cuts, raising some concerns that this may end up inadvertently boosting inflationary pressures.

From MarketWatch

“They illustrate jazz modernity as a fusion of time, people, and place,” Mr. Gennari says of these images, perhaps inadvertently making the case for a glossy, large-format edition of his book.

From The Wall Street Journal

The forecasts were inadvertently published before treasury chief Rachel Reeves announced her new measures, breaching protocol.

From The Wall Street Journal

His landscaping routes across Southern California inadvertently prepared him for journalism.

From Los Angeles Times

The touchable/clickable switches embedded in the steering wheel are easy to activate inadvertently.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• negligently
• recklessly