English · Adjectives
inadvertently
/ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt.li/
[/ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt.li/]
unintentionally
Advancedadverb
Definition
Without intention or awareness; by accident rather than on purpose.
Example
He inadvertently deleted the file while trying to free up space on the computer.
He inadvertently deleted the file while trying to free up space on the computer.
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) plus 'advertere' (to turn toward).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in formal and everyday writing about accidental actions.