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inadvertentlywithout 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

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💡 Concept

Office worker inadvertently spills coffee on important documents while reaching for sugar

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inadvertently rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Apparently, I'm currently cooking inadvertently!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtəntli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootadvert
Suffix--ently

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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🎵Rhyme

apparentlycurrentlyfrequently
apparently
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He inadvertently sent a love message meant for his girlfriend to his boss instead.

The spy inadvertently revealed classified information during casual conversation.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

accidentallyunintentionallymistakenlyunwittinglycarelessly

Antonyms

deliberatelyintentionallypurposefully

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