The word “inadvertent” means unintentional or accidental, typically referring to actions or behaviors that occur without deliberate thought or awareness.
Interesting fact: The word “inadvertent” comes from the Latin word “inadvertens,” which is derived from “in-” (meaning “not”) and “advertere” (meaning “to turn towards”). This etymology suggests that something inadvertent is a result of not paying attention or not turning one’s focus towards it.