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inadvertent
not resulting from deliberate intent; accidental
In more detail
1. (adjective) done or said by accident, without intending it
2. (adjective) not paying attention; careless
Examples
- 1. The email was sent to the wrong person by inadvertent human error.
- 2. His inadvertent remark about her appearance made everyone uncomfortable.
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