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unintended

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/ · UK /ˌʌnɪnˈtendɪd/

unintended means: Happening without someone planning or wanting it.

adjective

NOT PLANNEDB2

Happening without someone planning or wanting it.

  • The mistake had an unintended effect.
  • The new rules led to several unintended consequences.
  • Any harm caused by my comments was unintended.

Similar words: unplanned, unintentional, accidental

Opposites: intended, planned

Common phrases: unintended consequences, unintended effect, unintended harm

Questions about unintended

What does unintended mean?

Happening without someone planning or wanting it.

What is unintended in other languages?

Türkçe: istenmeyen · Español: involuntario · Français: involontaire · Deutsch: unbeabsichtigt · Italiano: involontario · 日本語: 意図しない

How do you pronounce unintended?

In American English /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/; in British English /ˌʌnɪnˈtendɪd/.

How do you use unintended in a sentence?

The mistake had an unintended effect. The new rules led to several unintended consequences.

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