V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
inadvertent
adjective
Definition: done unintentionally or carelessly
Synonyms: unintentional, unplanned, careless, heedless
Antonyms: advertent, planned
Tips: The word inadvertent is formed from in-, "not" and advertere, "to turn the mind to." When your mind is not turned to what it is you're doing, you may make unintentional, inadvertent mistakes. Inadvertent is usually used to describe mistakes made because of carelessness: "She inadvertently knocked over the vase when she turned around with her arms carelessly in the air."
Usage Examples:
It was an inadvertent mistake, and I’m very sorry, but berating me won’t help make it right. (unintentional, careless)
I inadvertently overheard the CEO talking about shutting down some of our offices, and I’m worried that there may be layoffs involved. (unintentionally) adverb
If you don't pay attention to what you're doing you're more likely to make inadvertent mistakes. (careless, heedless)
The inadvertent error cost them several days of extra work. (careless, unintentional)
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