inadvertently — without being aware of or intending to do something; accidentally or unintentionally
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without being aware of or intending to do something; accidentally or unintentionally
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/
Korean meaning: 의도치 않게, 실수로, 부주의하게
Korean pronunciation: 이너드**버**턴틀리
Example Sentences
- He inadvertently sent a love message meant for his girlfriend to his boss instead.
- The spy inadvertently revealed classified information during casual conversation.
- She inadvertently wore her pajama top to the important meeting, thinking it was a formal blouse.
inadvertently
ADVERB//ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli//
without being aware of or intending to do something; accidentally or unintentionally
Office worker inadvertently spills coffee on important documents while reaching for sugar
Apparently, I'm currently cooking inadvertently!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'advertent' (from Latin 'advertere' meaning to turn toward or pay attention to), with the suffix '-ly' forming an adverb. The word emerged in English to describe actions done without conscious awareness or intention.
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📝Examples
“He inadvertently sent a love message meant for his girlfriend to his boss instead.”
“The spy inadvertently revealed classified information during casual conversation.”
“She inadvertently wore her pajama top to the important meeting, thinking it was a formal blouse.”
“The software update inadvertently fixed the bug we'd been struggling with for months.”
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