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inadvertent

in·ad·vert·ent

inadvertent

pronunciation:: In d vuhr tnt
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part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	inattentive, or resulting from inattention. Her inadvertent running of a stop light earned her a traffic ticket. synonyms: inattentive, neglectful, unmindful antonyms: advertent similar words: absent-minded, careless, casual, heedless, negligent, regardless, unobservant
definition 2:	not planned or intended; unintentional. Numerous inadvertent casualties occurred during the battle.Later, he was embarrassed by his inadvertent outburst.Her comment had been inadvertent, but it was the truth. synonyms: accidental, unintended, unintentional, unthinking, unwitting antonyms: deliberate, intentional similar words: automatic, careless, casual, chance, fortuitous, involuntary
related words:	remiss
derivation:	inadvertently (adv.)

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