Inadvertently
adv
adv ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Unintentionally; because of an oversight. not-comparable
"'Dear me! I may have inadvertently touched the handle,' said he."
Adverb
- 1 without knowledge or intention wordnet
Example
More examples"He fell into a slumber inadvertently."
Etymology
From inadvertent + -ly.