UNINTENTIONALLY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unintentionally

adverb

as in inadvertently

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Recent Examples of unintentionally Introducing a live-in partner too quickly can unintentionally shift that balance. —

Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions. —

Parents, 30 May 2026 The younger generation, broadly, is more online than its elders, and that includes the newest generation of service members, who are frequently reminded about things like tracking data and sharing information online that could unintentionally aid adversaries. —

Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026 Unfortunately, national health equity experts have cautioned that price-setting approaches, if not carefully designed, can unintentionally reduce access for communities already facing barriers to care by narrowing treatment options or discouraging participation in certain markets. —

Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 But during opening statements in Metz’s jury trial Tuesday morning, defense attorney David Jones argued that the gun had gone off unintentionally. —

Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Sheriff Gahler argued that the ban will result in some violent offenders being let go unintentionally. —

Adam Thompson, CBS News, 27 May 2026 And unfortunately, organizations often unintentionally create environments that discourage exploration and human connection by implicitly or explicitly rewarding competition, tolerating destructive behavior from high performers, and suppressing emotional expression in the name of performance. —

Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 This includes changing hatchery practices to avoid unintentionally favoring fish that thrive under hatchery conditions but struggle in the wild. —

Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintentionally

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Any certified interior designers who inadvertently violate AB 1796’s provisions would be subject to a citation from the State of California, charged as a misdemeanor, and with a penalty of up to $5,000 per count.

— Doug Mccauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
This minimalist response, especially from superiors, can inadvertently signal status and disengagement, forcing employees to interpret its true meaning.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026