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unintentionally

[uhn-in-ten-shuh-nl-ee] / ˌʌn ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl i /


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However, I sense a slight from the older brother towards my husband, intentionally or unintentionally.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

A governor at HMP Wandsworth accepted in evidence that lack of knowledge of TPIMs by prison staff had resulted in "unintentionally cruel" treatment of Uddin.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Misgendering means using incorrect pronouns or other gendered language for someone, intentionally or unintentionally.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Although the model wasn’t intended to be able to get online, internet access was unintentionally made available, according to Irregular.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

He’s always been a mess, the kind of dude who will unintentionally embarrass you because he has bad table manners and no filter.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera


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