unintentional

/'ʌnin'tenʃənl/
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unintentional

The child made an unintentional mistake while painting.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not done with purpose or intent: Describes an action, event, or outcome that was not planned, intended, or deliberate. It happens by accident or without conscious thought.
    • Without deliberate intent: Emphasizes the absence of a conscious decision or will to cause a specific result.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The offense was unintentional; he simply didn't see the sign.
    • She made an unintentional pun that made everyone laugh.
    • The damage to the book was completely unintentional.
Advanced Usage
  • Legal/Formal Context: Used to describe actions lacking (a guilty mind), which can affect liability.
    • The court ruled it was unintentional manslaughter.
  • In Contrast to "Intentional": Often used to clarify that a potentially negative outcome was an accident.
    • I assure you, the omission was unintentional and we will correct it immediately.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unintentionally (adverb): In an unintentional manner.
    • He unintentionally offended her with his comment.
  • Unintended (adjective): Not planned or meant. (Note: Often used interchangeably with "unintentional," but can sometimes refer to outcomes rather than actions).
    • The policy had several unintended consequences.
Synonyms
  • Accidental: Happening by chance or accident.
  • Inadvertent: Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning, often due to carelessness.
  • Unwitting: Not aware of the full facts; not done knowingly.
  • Involuntary: Done without conscious control or intention.
Antonyms
  • Intentional: Done on purpose; deliberate.
  • Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally.
  • Willful: Intentional and stubborn.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • (An) honest mistake: A phrase used to describe an unintentional error made without deceit.
    • I'm sorry for the confusion; it was an honest mistake.
  • By accident: Happening without intention.
    • I found the old letters by accident while cleaning the attic.
unintentional

The child made an unintentional mistake while painting.

Adjective
  1. not done with purpose or intent
    • an unintended slight
    • an unintentional pun
    • the offense was unintentional
    • an unwitting mistake may be overlooked
  2. without deliberate intent
    • my heart with unwilled love grew warm- George Macdonald

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