unintentional
adjective
un·in·ten·tion·al
ˌən-in-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
: not done by intention or design : not intentional
an unintentional effect
causing unintentional harm/offense
unintentionally
adverb
an unintentionally offensive remark
Examples of unintentional in a Sentence
an unintentional encounter with an old classmate at the mall
an unintentional insult that nevertheless was very hurtful
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The phones simultaneously reflecting the sun rising behind Moreno on stage created an additional unintentional effect.
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Each earpiece also has press controls that prevent the unintentional triggering often experienced with touch controls.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The department has come under criticism for making unintentional cuts to important policy areas, such as initiatives countering the spread of the Ebola virus.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
This helps prevent overeating, which may ultimately lead to unintentional weight gain.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Each earpiece also has press controls that prevent the unintentional triggering often experienced with touch controls.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The department has come under criticism for making unintentional cuts to important policy areas, such as initiatives countering the spread of the Ebola virus.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
This helps prevent overeating, which may ultimately lead to unintentional weight gain.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unintentional
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“Unintentional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unintentional. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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