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/
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
He inadvertently knocked over the paint can while reaching for a brush.
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.
Breakdown
in- (not) + advertent (from Latin advertere: to pay attention) + -ly (adverb suffix) = inadvertently (without intentional awareness)
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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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