unintentionally

American  

[uhn-in-ten-shuh-nl-ee] / ˌʌn ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl i /

adverb

1. not deliberately or on purpose.

   Properly restricting file sharing will help the user avoid unintentionally granting access to unknown parties.

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Etymology

Origin of unintentionally

unintentional ( def. ) + -ly

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Example Sentences

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unintentionally

One theory is that Earhart unintentionally navigated to Nikumaroro, where she ditched her plane and died a castaway.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

However, I sense a slight from the older brother towards my husband, intentionally or unintentionally.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Yes, I have streamed plenty of AI music on YouTube, often unintentionally when the vaporwave or atmospheric DnB mix I’m vibing to autoplays some slop channel.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

However, when Lo visited during the off-season, its emptiness was “ominous” — unintentionally stirring her inner want to cause chaos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

It is best if I just stop talking completely so I won’t unintentionally disclose information about our family.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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Related Words

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