unintended
adjective
un·in·tend·ed
ˌən-in-ˈten-dəd 
: not planned as a purpose or goal : not deliberate or intended
an unintended consequence/effect
an unintended pregnancy
Examples of unintended in a Sentence
backyard digging that resulted in unintended damage to buried phone wires
a response that yielded an unintended insight into her personal character
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Understand their limitations and the potential for unintended consequences stemming from pure optimization.
Appreciation: Savor the immense power and utility these models offer.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
As a result of the Enhanced Games, increasing levels of PED use could reach high school sports, an unintended consequence of the endeavor.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 21 May 2025
The county also has raised concerns about the unintended consequences for public safety departments.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
The legislation echoes calls to modernize the bottle bill, with some saying changes are needed to address unintended consequences.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
As a result of the Enhanced Games, increasing levels of PED use could reach high school sports, an unintended consequence of the endeavor.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 21 May 2025
The county also has raised concerns about the unintended consequences for public safety departments.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
The legislation echoes calls to modernize the bottle bill, with some saying changes are needed to address unintended consequences.
—Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unintended
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“Unintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unintended. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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