unintended

Thân thiện

The unintended consequence of the spill was a colorful stain on the tablecloth.

Definition

Adjective: Not deliberate; not planned or meant to happen.

Usage

The adjective "unintended" describes a result, consequence, or effect that was not the original aim or purpose of an action. It emphasizes the accidental or unforeseen nature of an outcome.

Examples

• The new policy had several unintended consequences that harmed small businesses.
• She sent the email to the wrong person, an unintended mistake.
• The comedian's joke caused unintended offense to some members of the audience.
• The discovery of penicillin was an unintended but hugely beneficial result of Alexander Fleming's research.

Advanced Usage

• "Unintended" vs. "Intentional": These are direct antonyms. An action is done on purpose, while an outcome happens by accident.
• Common Collocations: "Unintended" frequently modifies nouns like , , , , , , , and .

Variants and Related Words

• Unintentional (adj.): Very similar in meaning to "unintended," often used interchangeably. It can place slightly more emphasis on the lack of intent in the , whereas "unintended" often describes the .
  • His unintentional push caused her to fall. (The push itself was not meant.)
  • The fall was an unintended result of the chaos. (The specific result was not the goal.)
• Inadvertent (adj.): Happening by accident, without intention, often because of carelessness or a lack of attention.
  • He made an inadvertent error in the report.

Synonyms

• Accidental
• Unplanned
• Inadvertent
• Unforeseen
• Unanticipated

Antonyms

• Intended
• Deliberate
• Intentional
• Planned
• Calculated

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not deliberate