unintentionally
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of unintentionally
Example Sentences
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A tangled web of masterfully timed sound effects has unintentionally become the heartbeat of “Stamptown” .
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Psychology has a term for when therapists unintentionally project their own emotions, history or unresolved issues onto a client: countertransference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
But by engaging in the burrito debate, many of them unintentionally exposed the fact that despite their comments on the youth, they have not actually spoken to a young person in years.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Speaking to Reuters, Kusinas added he unintentionally interfered with Muluh's and other athletes' attempts because he was tired after his duties at the event.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Sure I like children. But they got to be my own and not some other bum’s,” he answered, unintentionally insulting himself.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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