Inadvertent

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈædvərtənt/

Definitions of inadvertent

adjective not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional

Example Sentences

A1 I made an inadvertent mistake in my math homework.

A2 She made an inadvertent comment that offended her friend.

B1 The company issued an apology for the inadvertent release of confidential information.

B2 The inadvertent deletion of important files caused a major setback in the project.

C1 The inadvertent inclusion of incorrect data led to inaccurate results in the study.

C2 The CEO's inadvertent disclosure of the company's future plans caused a stir in the industry.

adverb in an unintentional or accidental manner

Example Sentences

A1 I made an inadvertent mistake while trying to bake a cake.

A2 She inadvertently left her keys at home before going to work.

B1 The company's success was due in part to an inadvertent marketing strategy.

B2 The scientist's inadvertent discovery led to a breakthrough in medical research.

C1 The politician's inadvertent comment caused a stir in the media.

C2 The artist's inadvertent use of color created a striking visual effect in the painting.

Examples of inadvertent in a Sentence

formal The inadvertent deletion of important files caused a major setback in the project.

informal I made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong recipient.

slang I accidentally ate my friend's lunch, it was totally inadvertent.

figurative Her inadvertent slip of the tongue revealed the secret to everyone.

Grammatical Forms of inadvertent

past tense

inadvertently

plural

inadvertents

comparative

more inadvertent

superlative

most inadvertent

present tense

inadvertently

future tense

will inadvertently

perfect tense

has inadvertently

continuous tense

is inadvertently

singular

inadvertent

positive degree

inadvertent

infinitive

to inadvertent

gerund

inadvertently

participle

inadvertently

Origin and Evolution of inadvertent

First Known Use: 1652 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inadvertent' originated from the Latin word 'inadvertentem', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'advertere' meaning 'to turn towards'.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'inadvertent' was used to describe something unintentional or not done on purpose. Over time, its usage has evolved to also include the idea of being careless or negligent.