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inadvertent

/ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/
in · ad · vert · ent /ˌɪn · əd · ˈvɜːrt · ənt/
English Definition
adj. not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
中文释义
无意中的，疏忽的
Significado en Español
inadvertido, involuntario
한국어 뜻
부주의한, 무심코 한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô ý, không chủ tâm
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Example Sentence

The error was inadvertent, but it caused a lot of trouble.

这个错误是无意中的，但却引起了很多麻烦。

Synonyms
unintentional accidental unplanned unwitting
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+advert(attention)→ inadvertent, unintentional.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is closest in meaning to “inadvertent”?

  1. A planned
  2. B accidental
  3. C deliberate
  4. D intentional
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B — accidental. “inadvertent” means adj. not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The typo was a small, ______ error, not a deliberate attempt to mislead.

  1. A inadvertent
  2. B deliberate
  3. C planned
  4. D intentional
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A — inadvertent. “inadvertent” means adj. not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.

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Common questions about “inadvertent”

What does “inadvertent” mean?

inadvertent — adj. not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.. In Chinese: 无意中的，疏忽的.

How do you pronounce “inadvertent”?

inadvertent is pronounced /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ad · vert · ent.

How do you use “inadvertent” in a sentence?

The error was inadvertent, but it caused a lot of trouble. (这个错误是无意中的，但却引起了很多麻烦。)

What are synonyms for “inadvertent”?

unintentional, accidental, unplanned, unwitting — all close in meaning to inadvertent (adj. not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.).

Is “inadvertent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. inadvertent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “inadvertent”?

in(not)+advert(attention)→ inadvertent, unintentional.

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