Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unintended

adjective
/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/
Definition
Not planned or meant; occurring by chance.
Examples
  • The unintended consequences of the policy led to greater inequality.
  • Her remark had unintended implications that upset some members of the group.
  • They faced unintended challenges when they launched the new product.
Meaning
Refers to something that happens without being deliberately planned or intended.
Synonyms
  • accidental
  • inadvertent
  • unplanned