unintended
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
Adjective
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not deliberate
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