unintentional

adjective (unintentional); adverb «unintentionally»

«unintentional» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Not done on purpose; accidental. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics, safety and playground situations: an unintentional push, an unintentional insult. Saying sorry still matters even if it was unintentional. In law, unintentional harm is treated differently from harm done on purpose. Phrases: «completely unintentional», «unintentional mistake».

Examples

Sorry, it was unintentional – I didn't see you there. tree →
His rude comment was unintentional, but it still hurt. tree →
The broken vase was an unintentional accident. tree →
The joke had an unintentional double meaning. tree →
Even an unintentional mistake should be fixed. tree →
The referee decided the handball was unintentional. tree →

Note

Opposite: «intentional», «deliberate», «on purpose». Similar: «accidental». The intention matters in judging blame, but the effect matters too: apologise even when harm was unintentional.

On Mova

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