Unintended Meaning in English
word
ˌənɪnˈtɛndɪd
uhn-in-TEN-did
ˌʌnɪntˈɛndɪd
un-in-TEN-did
Definition
Happening without being planned, meant, or wanted; accidental or not done on purpose.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal situations, especially to describe mistakes, consequences, or effects that were not planned. Often seen with words like 'consequences', 'effects', or 'results'. Not the opposite of 'intelligent'—don't confuse with 'unintended' vs. 'intended'.
Spanish: no intencionado - involuntarioPortuguese (BR): não intencional - involuntárioPortuguese (PT): não intencional - involuntárioChinese (Simplified): 无意的 - 非故意的Chinese (Traditional): 無意的 - 非故意的Hindi: अनजाना - बिना इरादाArabic: غير مقصود - غير متعمدBengali: অনিচ্ছাকৃত - অজান্তেRussian: непреднамеренный - ненамеренныйJapanese: 意図しない - 意図せずVietnamese: không chủ ý - ngoài ý muốnKorean: 의도하지 않은 - 예상치 못한Turkish: istemeden - kasıtsızUrdu: غیر ارادی - غیر دانستہIndonesian: tidak disengaja - tidak dimaksudkan
Example Sentences
It was an unintended mistake.
basic
There were many unintended consequences.
basic
The changes had some unintended effects.
basic
Sorry, any offense was completely unintended.
natural
That joke had unintended side effects.
natural
Sometimes, unintended results turn out to be positive.
natural