inadvertence

[ in-uh d-vur-tns ]

nounneglect

Synonyms for inadvertence

MOST RELEVANT

Antonyms for inadvertence

remembrance

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., from Middle French inadvertance (14c.), from Scholastic Latin inadvertentia, from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + advertentia, from Latin advertere "to direct one's attention to," literally "to turn toward" (see advertise).

Example Sentences forinadvertence

Say it was a mistake on your part,—an inadvertence,—and done without my knowledge.

I had, in a moment of inadvertence, created for myself a tie.

This word escaped Schomberg by inadvertence at which he became frightened.

Here, again, we have to regret and remark the inadvertence of youth.

The least inadvertence may rob us of the public favor so hard to be acquired.

“Pardon me, kind aunt, for the inadvertence of my expression,” he exclaimed.

I will not deal with not things at all, except by accident and inadvertence.

It was a pity, but it was an inadvertence, and no dishonourable action.

Continue in pious conduct, beware of inadvertence; but do not mourn for my absence, will you?'

Do not commit, therefore, any inadvertence while living the householder's life.'

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