INADVERTENTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INADVERTENTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “inadvertently”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “inadvertently” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Inadvertently” are: unknowingly, unwittingly, accidentally, by accident, unintentionally

Inadvertently as an Adverb

Definitions of "Inadvertently" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “inadvertently” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Without knowledge or intention.
• Without intention; accidentally.

Synonyms of "Inadvertently" as an adverb (5 Words)

accidentally	By chance; inadvertently. Accidentally knocked the vase over.
by accident	In reserve; not for immediate use.
unintentionally	Without intention; in an unintentional manner. I may have unintentionally misled some of you.
unknowingly	Without knowledge or intention. Every day we are unknowingly exposed to a variety of pesticides.
unwittingly	Without being aware; unintentionally. He unwittingly deleted the references.

Usage Examples of "Inadvertently" as an adverb

• His name had been inadvertently omitted from the list.

Associations of "Inadvertently" (30 Words)

accident	Anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause. He had a little accident but I washed his shorts out.
accidentally	Without advance planning. They met accidentally.
blurt	Utter impulsively. He blurted out the secret.
carelessly	In a rakish manner. Carelessly raised the children s hopes without thinking of their possible disappointment.
casually	Not methodically or according to plan. I wouldn t introduce my family to people I was casually dating.
coincide	Occur at the same time. The members of the College coincide in this opinion.
coincidence	A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. The interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable.
contemporaneous	Existing at or occurring in the same period of time. A rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation.
exist	Have an existence be extant. He could barely exist on such a low wage.
hap	An accidental happening. What is happening.
happen	Happen occur or be the case in the course of events or by chance. Two hours had passed and still nothing had happened.
happenstance	An event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental. It was just happenstance that I happened to be there.
incident	(especially of light or other radiation) falling on or striking something. One person was stabbed in the incident.
incidental	An incidental expense event etc. Confusion incidental to a quick change.
incidentally	In an incidental manner; as a chance occurrence. Incidentally I won t go to the party.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. I just can t take it anymore.
occur	Exist or be found to be present in a place or under a particular set of conditions. The accident occurred at about 3 30 p m.
overhear	Hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers. We overheard the conversation at the next table.
simultaneously	At the same time. The telethon was broadcast simultaneously on 31 US networks.
synchronism	The relation that exists when things occur at the same time.
unaware	(often followed by `of’) not aware. Seemed unaware of the scrutiny.
unconsciously	Without realizing or being aware of one’s actions. Ben smiled unconsciously when he heard her voice.
unexpected	Not expected or regarded as likely to happen. Unexpected guests.
unexpectedly	In a way that was not expected or regarded as likely. He died unexpectedly of a heart attack.
unintended	Not planned or meant. The unintended consequences of people s actions.
unintentionally	Without intention; in an unintentional manner. Unintentionally rude song lyrics.
unknowingly	Without knowledge or intention. Every day we are unknowingly exposed to a variety of pesticides.
unknown	An unknown person or thing. They came like angels out the unknown.
unwittingly	Without knowledge or intention. He unwittingly deleted the references.