inadvertently
Definition
Adverb * Without knowledge or intention; not done on purpose; in an accidental or unintentional manner.
Usage
The adverb "inadvertently" is used to describe an action that was done without planning or awareness, often leading to an unintended consequence. It is a formal synonym for "accidentally" or "unintentionally."
Examples
- She inadvertently left her keys in the car.
- The journalist inadvertently revealed his source during the interview.
- I inadvertently offended him with my careless remark.
Advanced Usage
- Inadvertent Disclosure: A legal or formal term for the accidental release of confidential information.
- The company sent an apology after the inadvertent disclosure of customer data.
- Used to soften the description of a mistake, implying a lack of malice.
- The error was made inadvertently, not through any deliberate action.
Variants and Related Words
- Inadvertent (Adjective): Describes the action itself as unintentional.
- an inadvertent mistake
- inadvertent plagiarism
- Inadvertency (Noun, less common): The quality or fact of being inadvertent.
Synonyms
- Unintentionally
- Accidentally
- Unwittingly
- Unknowingly
Antonyms
- Deliberately
- Intentionally
- Knowingly
- Purposefully
Common Collocations
- Inadvertently cause
- Inadvertently delete
- Inadvertently reveal
- Inadvertently send
- Inadvertently overlook
Adverb
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without knowledge or intention
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he unwittingly deleted the references
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