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from The Century Dictionary.

  • In an inadvertent manner; heedlessly; carelessly; inconsiderately; unintentionally.

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  • adverb Unintentionally, because of an oversight.

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  • adverb without knowledge or intention

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  • Angie could not see through the fogged-up windows in her car. Inadvertently tanpa diketahuinya, dengan kurang hati-hati, she pulled out in front of a truck. The accident caused such damage to her brain that she could no longer speak or take care of herself. ODB July 26, 2011.

    July 26, 2011