unintended

/ ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd /

adjective

1. not intended; unplanned

Example Sentences

But these changes had some unintended consequences.

From BBC

It is talking to government with a view to persuading it to make changes to the framework of the legislation in order to avoid what it has called "unintended consequences".

From BBC

In the case of Proposition 33, which was endorsed by the California Democratic Party and would have repealed a law that bars local governments from regulating rent on some buildings, even rent control proponents fed up with the cost of living voiced concerns about unintended impacts of the measure.

From Los Angeles Times

"While launching widespread tariffs may seem like an effective tool, they can boomerang and cause unintended consequences."

From Salon

“While launching widespread tariffs may seem like an effective tool, they can boomerang and cause unintended consequences,” Swanson said.

From Salon

Related Words

• accidental
• inadvertent
• unexpected
• unforeseen
• unplanned