inadvertence
/ɪn.ædˈvɛr.təns/ · in.ad.ven.tence
noun
- The state of being careless or inattentive, often resulting in unintended consequences. The company's inadvertence in handling customer data led to a major security breach.
noun
- A lack of intention or awareness, often resulting in an unintended action or consequence. The artist's inadvertence in using a new medium led to a unique and innovative style.
Synonyms
carelessnessnegligencerecklessnessinattentionabsence of mindlack of awarenessunintentional actionunintended consequence
Antonyms
Did you know? The word 'inadvertence' is often used in legal and medical contexts to describe situations where a person's actions or decisions were not intentional, but still resulted in harm or consequences.