unintentional
adjective
un·in·ten·tion·al
ˌən-in-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
: not done by intention or design : not intentional
an unintentional effect
causing unintentional harm/offense
unintentionally
adverb
an unintentionally offensive remark
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Examples of unintentional in a Sentence
an unintentional encounter with an old classmate at the mall
an unintentional insult that nevertheless was very hurtful
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
However, as Davies also told THR, this was unintentional.
—Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unintentional
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“Unintentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unintentional. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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