Inadvertently — Definition & Meaning

What does inadvertently mean?

adverb

Done or happening without being intended or planned; unintentional. Used to indicate that something has happened or been done without being intended or planned.

Example

"She accidentally locked her keys in the car, and then she drove to work inadvertently."

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Etymologically related

advert adverse adversely advertent

Synonyms for inadvertently

accidentally unintentionally unwittingly unplanned unforeseen unwilled

Antonyms of inadvertently

intentionally deliberately purposely

Rhymes with inadvertently

advertently eventually evently intent