unintentionally — without deliberate intent; by accident or mistake
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without deliberate intent; by accident or mistake
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
Example Sentences
- He unintentionally became a meme after his awkward dance went viral.
- I unintentionally wore my shirt inside out to the important meeting.
- She unintentionally revealed the surprise party plan.
unintentionally
ADVERB[/ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/]
without deliberate intent; by accident or mistake
She swings her bag and unintentionally knocks a cup off the table.
Unintentionally disrupting what's done conventionally and internationally!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intentio' (intention, purpose) combined with the prefix 'un-' (not) and suffix '-ally' (in a manner of). The word emerged in English to describe actions performed without deliberate purpose.
Breakdown
un- (not) + in- (in) + tent (stretch, aim) + -ion (noun) + -al (adjective) + -ly (adverb manner) = unintentionally (in an unintended manner)
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📝Examples
“He unintentionally became a meme after his awkward dance went viral.”
“I unintentionally wore my shirt inside out to the important meeting.”
“She unintentionally revealed the surprise party plan.”
“The comedian unintentionally offended half of his audience.”
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