Unintentionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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unintentionally

[ ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli ]

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inadvertently

In a way that is not deliberate or intentional.

Synonyms

accidentally, inadvertently, unwittingly

Examples of usage

She unintentionally offended him with her comment.
He unintentionally left his keys at home.
They unintentionally booked two tickets for the same show.

Translations

Translations of the word "unintentionally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 involuntariamente

🇮🇳 अनजाने में (Anjāne mein)

🇩🇪 unabsichtlich

🇮🇩 tidak sengaja

🇺🇦 ненавмисно

🇵🇱 nieumyślnie

🇯🇵 偶然に (Gūzen ni)

🇫🇷 involontairement

🇪🇸 involuntariamente

🇹🇷 istemeden

🇰🇷 무심코 (Musimko)

🇸🇦 بدون قصد (Bidun qasd)

🇨🇿 neúmyslně

🇸🇰 neúmyselne

🇨🇳 无意 (Wú yì)

🇸🇮 nenamerno

🇮🇸 óvart

🇰🇿 байқамай

🇬🇪 გაუცნობიერებლად (Gauts'nobiereblad)

🇦🇿 qəsdən olmayan

🇲🇽 involuntariamente

Word origin

The word 'unintentionally' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'intentionally' which comes from the word 'intentional' meaning 'done on purpose'. The concept of unintentionally doing something has been recognized for centuries as part of human behavior, acknowledging that not all actions are deliberate or planned.