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inadvertent

//ˌɪnədˈvɜːtnt//
English Definition
Unintentional; accidental.
中文释义
无意的;疏忽的
Example Sentence

The inadvertent deletion of a calibration file caused the telescope to produce slightly blurred images for a week.

误删校准文件导致望远镜一周内产生略微模糊的图像。

Synonyms
unintentional accidental unwitting
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Sociologist Aaliyah Johnson notes that algorithmic hiring tools are trained on historical hiring data, meaning they can inadvertently learn and perpetuate the same biases present in a company's past hiring decisions, even while appearing objective.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(不) + advert(注意) → 没留神 → 无心。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “inadvertent”?

  1. A Pleasant to taste; acceptable.
  2. B Unintentional; accidental.
  3. C Sedate; sober and unadventurous.
  4. D Deep and full-sounding; evocative.
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B — Unintentional; accidental.. “inadvertent” means Unintentional; accidental..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Unintentional; accidental.”?

  1. A palatable
  2. B resonant
  3. C inadvertent
  4. D staid
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C — inadvertent. “inadvertent” means Unintentional; accidental..

Common questions about “inadvertent”

What does “inadvertent” mean?

inadvertent — Unintentional; accidental.. In Chinese: 无意的;疏忽的.

How do you pronounce “inadvertent”?

inadvertent is pronounced //ˌɪnədˈvɜːtnt//.

How is “inadvertent” used in a sentence?

The inadvertent deletion of a calibration file caused the telescope to produce slightly blurred images for a week. (误删校准文件导致望远镜一周内产生略微模糊的图像。)

What are synonyms for “inadvertent”?

unintentional, accidental, unwitting — all close in meaning to inadvertent (Unintentional; accidental.).

What is the opposite of “inadvertent”?

deliberate, intentional — each the opposite of inadvertent (Unintentional; accidental.).

Is “inadvertent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. inadvertent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “inadvertent”?

in(不) + advert(注意) → 没留神 → 无心。

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