as in carelessness
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Recent Examples of inadvertency
Again, what is lost is inadvertency and the element of surprise — the sense that the power of the image is independent of the photographer’s plans.
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Teju Cole, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2016
Teju Cole, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inadvertency
Noun
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Irankunda’s goal was the result of Niko Sigur’s carelessness with the ball in Canada’s own half, and Luc de Fougerolles’ inability to clear the ball as well.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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That variation isn’t a byproduct of carelessness or confusion.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for inventions, accident and inadvertence played a role in the development of Post-it Notes and microwave heating.—
Amanda Foreman,
WSJ,
4 May 2018
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The history of the game proceeded through intelligence, but also through inadvertence.—
JAY CASPIAN KANG,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2017
Noun
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Per Scotto, Edey had a surgery to address excessive ligamentous laxity in his left ankle, and is slated to need another six-to-nine weeks to return.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Sep. 2025
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The formula can also address multiple signs of sun damage, including fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, and skin laxity.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The heedlessness of the children has touched her mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inadvertency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inadvertency. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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