unintentionally
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of unintentionally
Example Sentences
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The AI could unintentionally disclose that information to other users or be accessed in response to a specifically crafted prompt, Shmatikov warned.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Others were pulled back to their lab days: “Considering volunteering my services as I have unintentionally killed Desmodesmus cultures many times,” one scientist reminisced on Bluesky.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
These meanings haven’t been conveyed to the consumer, who, in their confusion, may unintentionally contribute to food waste by disposing of food they believe is spoiled.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
A new study suggests that the earliest animals on Earth may have unintentionally slowed the rise of biodiversity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“You may unintentionally cause more damage to your system.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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