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inadvertently Synonyms

Another word for inadvertently

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• adverb (Context 1)

Without intention or conscious awareness; accidentally or through an oversight.

Usage Example

"While cleaning out his inbox, he unintentionally deleted the attachment containing the final project report."

Strongest
unintentionally
accidentally
unwittingly
by accident
by mistake
unknowingly
Strong
unconsciously
unthinkingly
carelessly
heedlessly

Opposites of inadvertently

The opposite of inadvertently shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intentionally
deliberately
purposely
on purpose
knowingly
consciously
wittingly
willfully
See all opposites of inadvertently

• Nearby Words

inadvertence
inadvertency
inadvertent
inadvertently
inadvisability
inadvisable
inadvisably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inadvertently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inadvertently
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