ˌən-in-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
1
as in accidental
happening by chance
an unintentional encounter with an old classmate at the mall
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2
as in spontaneous
not made or done willingly or by choice
an unintentional insult that nevertheless was very hurtful
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Recent Examples of unintentional
Police determined the exposure was unintentional, and no criminal charges were pursued.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
However, this points to the film’s central, if unintentional, tension between its reinforcement of traditional values and its progressive push for a kinder, unified world.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
And though the rate of unintentional ingestion increased rapidly, the ingestion rates for different formulations of nicotine declined, says Dr. Smith, who points out that nicotine pouches were not tracked in national poison center data until 2020.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 July 2025
Test strips are used to prevent unintentional consumption of fentanyl in drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana, which are sometimes laced with synthetic opioids.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unintentional
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 27 July 2025
However, this points to the film’s central, if unintentional, tension between its reinforcement of traditional values and its progressive push for a kinder, unified world.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 22 July 2025
And though the rate of unintentional ingestion increased rapidly, the ingestion rates for different formulations of nicotine declined, says Dr. Smith, who points out that nicotine pouches were not tracked in national poison center data until 2020.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 July 2025
Test strips are used to prevent unintentional consumption of fentanyl in drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana, which are sometimes laced with synthetic opioids.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintentional
Adjective
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Their cause and manner of death were determined to be accidental drowning.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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According to some social media users, the latest episode of the Emmy-winning HBO period drama debuted on streamer HBO Max with an accidental language swap that automatically played the episode in Spanish despite being on the English-language setting.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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This eight-episode Netflix Arctic comedy is a must-watch about a young Inuk woman who wants to build a new future for herself and her daughter after a spontaneous split from her husband.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of whether Camp Rock 3 comes to fruition, the timing of Joe’s spontaneous reveal does seem like kismet.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, both men have been cast as strongmen—with Putin portrayed as unwilling to back down in the war in Ukraine, and Trump lauded in some circles for his real life application of mad-man theory or his big and bold negotiating style.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Despite his pleading for her forgiveness, Marian seemed unwilling to give Larry another chance—that is, until Jack corroborated Larry's story.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Yet ignoring the high school NIL market could lead to unintended consequences.—
Aaron S. Marks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Aug. 2025
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As with most technologies, there are positive uses, possible unintended consequences and best practices.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Unintentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unintentional. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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