unintended
adjective
un·in·tend·ed
ˌən-in-ˈten-dəd 
: not planned as a purpose or goal : not deliberate or intended
an unintended consequence/effect
an unintended pregnancy
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Examples of unintended in a Sentence
backyard digging that resulted in unintended damage to buried phone wires
a response that yielded an unintended insight into her personal character
Recent Examples on the Web
Advanced software and precision electronics analyze and self-correct for any unintended flight deviation, including external factors such as wind.
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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Harley said the front brake lines may contact the fuel tank due to unintended bending of the brake lines during assembly.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Failing to complete this essential step leaves assets vulnerable to probate, resulting in delays, legal fees, and unintended distributions.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Once a victim has been tricked into connecting their wallet to the drainer, they are then manipulated into approving one or a few transactions that grant attackers unintended access to all the funds in the wallet.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2024
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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Harley said the front brake lines may contact the fuel tank due to unintended bending of the brake lines during assembly.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
Failing to complete this essential step leaves assets vulnerable to probate, resulting in delays, legal fees, and unintended distributions.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Once a victim has been tricked into connecting their wallet to the drainer, they are then manipulated into approving one or a few transactions that grant attackers unintended access to all the funds in the wallet.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unintended
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“Unintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unintended. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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