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- [in-uh d-vur-tnt]
- /ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt/
- /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-uh d-vur-tnt]
- /ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt/
Definitions of inadvertent word
- adjective inadvertent unintentional: an inadvertent insult. 1
- adjective inadvertent not attentive; heedless. 1
- adjective inadvertent of, relating to, or characterized by lack of attention. 1
- noun inadvertent Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning. 1
- adjective inadvertent not intentional 1
- adjective inadvertent not attentive 1
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Origin of inadvertent
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; abstracted from inadvertence, inadvertency; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Inadvertent
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inadvertent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inadvertent
adj inadvertent
- unintentional — not intentional or deliberate: an unintentional omission from the list.
- unintended — purposed; designed; intentional: an intended snub.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- unwitting — inadvertent; unintentional; accidental: His insult, though unwitting, pained her.
- reckless — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
adjective inadvertent
- involuntary — not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice: an involuntary listener; involuntary servitude.
- accidental — An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
Antonyms for inadvertent
adj inadvertent
- intentional — done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- deliberate — If you do something that is deliberate, you planned or decided to do it beforehand, and so it happens on purpose rather than by chance.
- planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
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