nondeliberate

adjective

Definition of nondeliberatenext
as in nonpurposive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondeliberate
  1. random
  2. unintentional
  3. inadvertent
  4. haphazard
  5. accidental
  6. incidental
  7. unwitting
  8. sudden
Adjective
  • That production cap isn't random – Ferrari carefully chose it to honor the 1,499cc displacement of the company's very first V12 engine introduced in 1947.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • This equipment can also drift from its initial settings due to random factors, such as the hardware heating up as it’s used.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of random
Adjective
  • Chemotherapy and radiation bring unintentional casualties, killing both good and bad fast-dividing cells.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Your doctor will also ask you about potential red flags that something more serious may be going on, such as red or black stool or unintentional weight loss.
    — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of unintentional
Adjective
  • Only a few minutes earlier, Abulaila endured an inadvertent slap to his throat by Arnautovic on a pass into the box.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • Often, high achievers can get separated from the group, which creates an inadvertent spirit of isolationism, separating them from their peers and thereby creating an us-versus-them mentality.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of inadvertent
Adjective
  • And of how even the most unified filmography can be the result of completely haphazard circumstances.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
  • The seemingly haphazard approach to regulating new model releases has led to widespread calls from the AI industry for more consistent regulation.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of haphazard
Adjective
  • Fire officials deemed the fire accidental after determining that the family dog, Bo, jumped onto the kitchen counter and turned on the toaster, which ignited nearby combustibles.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Its lightweight, compliant structure makes accidental contact with people, pets and furniture far safer than conventional drones.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of accidental
Adjective
  • American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The contact between Balogun and the Bosnian player was clearly incidental, with both going for the ball, leading to the awkward foot placement.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of incidental
Adjective
  • The ordeal pulled the unwitting Rowley into a battle between Russian and British intelligence agencies.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Barrett said there is no dispute that MKUltra existed or that unwitting Americans were subjected to drug experiments.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of unwitting
Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The 61-year-old was treated in Greece for neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, after a sudden cabin depressurization triggered oxygen masks and a rapid descent.
    — Costas Kantouris, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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“Nondeliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondeliberate. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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