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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These experts can identify unintended consequences that technical teams might miss, ensuring the AI model serves all communities fairly.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
However, when used without strength training or adequate protein intake, GLP-1 use can lead to significant muscle loss—and unintended health consequences.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 14 June 2025
But the decision could also have some unintended consequences, experts say.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
However, when used without strength training or adequate protein intake, GLP-1 use can lead to significant muscle loss—and unintended health consequences.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 14 June 2025
But the decision could also have some unintended consequences, experts say.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 13 June 2025
Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: Increasing density isn’t the solution and could cause unintended consequences, such as overburdening infrastructure, eroding property values and diminishing community character.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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