Synonyms for inadvertently
in·ad·ver·tent·ly

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1. unwittingly, inadvertently, unknowinglyadverb

   without knowledge or intention

   "he unwittingly deleted the references"

   Synonyms:
   unknowingly, unwittingly

   Antonyms:
   mindfully, advertently, heedfully

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1. inadvertentlyadjective

   Synonyms:
   thoughtlessly, inconsiderately, carelessly, heedlessly, negligently, in an unguarded moment

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1. List of paraphrases for "inadvertently":

   unintentionally, unwittingly, accidentally, involuntarily, mistakenly, unknowingly

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1. Dave Jevans:

   GDPR will negatively impact the overall security of the internet and will also inadvertently aid cybercriminals, by restricting access to critical information, the new law will significantly hinder investigations into cybercrime, cryptocurrency theft, phishing, ransomware, malware, fraud and crypto-jacking.

2. Robert Postings:

   Facebook, in their desire to connect as many people as possible have inadvertently created a system which helps connect extremists and terrorists.

3. Brad Smith:

   Moths that feed on grains are a very common type of insect that invades homes, the Indian Meal Moth’s favorite food is bird seed. A homeowner inadvertently brings them into their home by purchasing a bag of birdseed that is infested, and within a few weeks, a home can become infested with moth larvae and adults. To avoid an infestation, carefully check over a bird seed bag for moth larvae, adults, and webbing before buying — and then keep it stored in a tightly sealed plastic bin to avoid attracting animals.Is your city on this list of the most pest-infested ? Spills happen — but if even a little bit of the mess is left behind, the bugs simply ca n’t resist.

4. Travis Fairweather:

   While fireworks and exploding targets can be fun, they can also come with a heft price tag if you inadvertently start a wildfire.

5. Janet Yellen:

   Such an abrupt tightening would risk disrupting financial markets and perhaps even inadvertently push the economy into recession.