Inadvertent: meaning, definitions and examples

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inadvertent

 

[ ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtnt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unintentional mistakes

Inadvertent means unintentional or accidental. It refers to something done without realizing the consequences or implications.

Synonyms

accidental, unintended, unintentional

Examples of usage

  • He made an inadvertent error in his report.
  • The inadvertent touch of her hand sent shivers down his spine.
  • She gave an inadvertent apology for her mistake.
Context #2 | Adjective

lack of awareness

Inadvertent can also mean lacking awareness or attention. It describes actions or behaviors that occur without deliberate thought.

Synonyms

unconscious, unintended, unthinking

Examples of usage

  • His inadvertent comments offended her deeply.
  • She spoke with inadvertent disrespect.

Translations

Translations of the word "inadvertent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inadvertido

🇮🇳 अनजाने में

🇩🇪 unbeabsichtigt

🇮🇩 tidak sengaja

🇺🇦 ненавмисний

🇵🇱 nieumyślny

🇯🇵 不注意な

🇫🇷 involontaire

🇪🇸 involuntario

🇹🇷 istemeden

🇰🇷 무심코

🇸🇦 غير مقصود

🇨🇿 neúmyslný

🇸🇰 neúmyselný

🇨🇳 无意的

🇸🇮 nenameren

🇮🇸 óviljandi

🇰🇿 абайсызда

🇬🇪 გაუცნობიერებელი

🇦🇿 qeyri-iradi

🇲🇽 involuntario

Word origin

The word 'inadvertent' originated in the early 17th century, from the Latin word 'inadvertentem', meaning 'not attend to'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe unintentional actions or lack of awareness.

See also: advert, advertise, advertising, inadvertently.