unintended
adjective
un·in·tend·ed
ˌən-in-ˈten-dəd 
: not planned as a purpose or goal : not deliberate or intended
an unintended consequence/effect
an unintended pregnancy
Examples of unintended in a Sentence
backyard digging that resulted in unintended damage to buried phone wires
a response that yielded an unintended insight into her personal character
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When planning his funeral, an unintended slight could ignite the reordering of eulogists or the dropping and replacement of a pallbearer, only for them to be brought back again days later.
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Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
However, selecting a platform based solely on convenience or innovation can create unintended vulnerabilities.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Glucosamine, a popular joint pain supplement, may have unintended consequences for people with cognitive decline.
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Cathy Nelson,
Health,
18 June 2026
With change comes unintended consequences.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Griffin Dunne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
However, selecting a platform based solely on convenience or innovation can create unintended vulnerabilities.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Glucosamine, a popular joint pain supplement, may have unintended consequences for people with cognitive decline.
—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
18 June 2026
With change comes unintended consequences.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unintended
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“Unintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unintended. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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