unintentionally
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of unintentionally
Example Sentences
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted unintentionally misleading lawmakers about Peter Mandelson failing security vetting for a U.S. ambassador role.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
But when those same terms are applied to artificial intelligence, they can unintentionally make machines seem more human than they really are.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
The EFF instead endorses robust data privacy legislation that better informs users of what information they’re often unintentionally giving away when they agree to Big Tech’s terms and conditions.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
"When people don't know what you are going through, things can be said or done unintentionally that may trigger you," Elena says.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Unless it was done unintentionally on a Friday,” he said.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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