Synonyms for inadvertently
in·ad·ver·tent·ly

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1. unwittingly, inadvertently, unknowinglyadverb

   without knowledge or intention

   "he unwittingly deleted the references"

   Synonyms:
   unknowingly, unwittingly

   Antonyms:
   mindfully, advertently, heedfully

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1. inadvertentlyadjective

   Synonyms:
   thoughtlessly, inconsiderately, carelessly, heedlessly, negligently, in an unguarded moment

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1. List of paraphrases for "inadvertently":

   unintentionally, unwittingly, accidentally, involuntarily, mistakenly, unknowingly

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1. An FCPS spokesperson:

   The order also requires the two residents to take down internet postings that contain the protected information. The ruling came after the school system learned that certain personal, sensitive and legally protected information was inadvertently released in response to a FOIA request.We deeply regret that this error occurred, and we continue to pursue the matter because we are doing everything we can to mitigate the impact on students and employees. FCPS tries its hardest every day to do the right thing, including protecting the privacy of students and employees.

2. Brad Smith:

   Moths that feed on grains are a very common type of insect that invades homes, the Indian Meal Moth’s favorite food is bird seed. A homeowner inadvertently brings them into their home by purchasing a bag of birdseed that is infested, and within a few weeks, a home can become infested with moth larvae and adults. To avoid an infestation, carefully check over a bird seed bag for moth larvae, adults, and webbing before buying — and then keep it stored in a tightly sealed plastic bin to avoid attracting animals.Is your city on this list of the most pest-infested ? Spills happen — but if even a little bit of the mess is left behind, the bugs simply ca n’t resist.

3. Sian Griffiths:

   I realized I couldn't taste it, even when I inadvertently chewed a cardamom pod. This was rather disconcerting as I had no other symptoms such as a blocked nose.

4. Naomi Wilson:

   Confusion stemming from the May 2019 entity list update had inadvertently sidelined U.S. companies from some technical standards conversations, putting them at a strategic disadvantage.

5. Jay Parker:

   One of the results of Trump winning is the exposure that he inadvertently brings to the the island of Palm Beach, when’s the last time you’ve seen Aspen or Nantucket on the evening news?