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
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America's ad hoc financial system is full of unintended consequences, such as the Fed's increasing liquidity by $1 trillion while trying to quell inflation.
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Douglas Carr, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Still, there’s rightful concern about unintended consequences and misuse.
—Mellody Hobson, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
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Douglas Carr, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Still, there’s rightful concern about unintended consequences and misuse.
—Mellody Hobson, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
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 6 May. 2024.
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