inadvertent

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/
US: /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

  1. Not meaning to do something; without realizing what you are doing.

    1. I made an inadvertent error in the calculation.
    2. The company apologized for the inadvertent release of the confidential data, promising a thorough investigation.

  2. Happening by chance or unintentionally.

    1. His inadvertent remark caused much embarrassment.
    2. Due to an inadvertent system glitch, some users experienced temporary disruptions in their service.

Synonyms

unwitting accidental careless unplanned unintentional
inadvertent adverb

  1. In an unintentional or accidental manner.

    1. He inadvertently deleted the file.
    2. The information was inadvertently disclosed during a casual conversation, leading to unforeseen complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inadvertent" in English means: Not meaning to do something; without realizing what you are doing., Happening by chance or unintentionally..

The phonetic transcription of "inadvertent" is /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/ in British English and /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inadvertent": unwitting, accidental, careless, unplanned, unintentional.

Example usage of "inadvertent": "I made an inadvertent error in the calculation.". More examples on the page.