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unintentional

/ˌʌnɪntɛnʃənəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unintentional mean?

adjective

Not done or intended on purpose; happening by chance or without planning.

Example

"The company's financial troubles were an unintentional consequence of the economic downturn."

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