inadvertently
In an unintentional manner
Examples
In a meeting
“I inadvertently copied the wrong stakeholders on that email”
Over coffee
“I inadvertently spoiled the movie for her”
Why this word
accidentally
accidentally suggests mishap; inadvertently emphasizes lack of attention or awareness, not necessarily error
unintentionally
unintentionally focuses on lack of intent; inadvertently specifically implies not noticing or paying attention
mistakenly
mistakenly implies error in judgment; inadvertently means through lack of attention without implying mistake
Usage tip
Use to acknowledge mistakes while making clear they weren't deliberate
Etymology
Latin 'in-' (not) + 'advertere' (to turn attention to)
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