Inadvertent


[in-uh d-vur-tnt] /ˌɪn ədˈvɜr tnt/

adjective
1.
unintentional:
an inadvertent insult.
2.
not attentive; heedless.
3.
of, relating to, or characterized by lack of attention.
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/
adjective
1.
failing to act carefully or considerately; inattentive
2.
resulting from heedless action; unintentional
adj.

1650s, back-formation from inadvertence.

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