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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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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
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| 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
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| related words: |
remiss |
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| derivation: |
inadvertently (adv.) |
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