unintentionally

[uhn-in-ten-shuh-nl-ee]

adverb

1. not deliberately or on purpose.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of unintentionally¹

unintentional ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

In its place, a new system gave priority to family reunification and skilled labor, unintentionally setting the stage for large-scale immigration from Asia, Latin America and Africa.

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He later publicly apologised, insisting he used the word "unintentionally" and has not been slow to praise the midfielder.

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The German said he used the words "unintentionally" and would be more careful in future.

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That requirement aimed to ensure that new laws would not discriminate against Black voters, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

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The England manager apologised for describing the midfielder's on-field behaviour as "repulsive", saying he used the word "unintentionally", and also spoke to the Real Madrid player at the time.

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Related Words

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• inadvertently 
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