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unintended

[/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛndɪd/]
adjective
não intencional
1. not done or made deliberately; accidental or unplanned
The unintended consequences of the policy were severe.
As consequências não intencionais da política foram graves.
2. happening by chance or accident rather than by design
It was an unintended insult, I apologize.
Foi uma ofensa não intencional, desculpe.
Synonyms
accidentalunplannedinadvertentunintentionalunwittingunexpected
Antonyms
intentionaldeliberateplannedintendedpurposeful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não intencional
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
involuntário
Alternative term emphasizing lack of will
Portugal
não intencional
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
sem intenção
More colloquial Portuguese expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

unintended consequences
unintended recipient
unintended side effect
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