unintended

/ˌʌnɪnˈtendɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪntˈɛndɪd] /ˌʌnɪnˈtendɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnɪntˈɛndɪd] /ˌən-in-ˈten-dəd How to pronounce unintended (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unintended — adjective

  • unintendedpositive
  • more unintendedcomparative
  • most unintendedsuperlative

1. happening or existing without being planned — especially describing a result or

1.形容詞B2
釋義

happening or existing without being planned — especially describing a result or effect that was not expected or wanted

例句

The new road had the unintended effect of bringing more traffic through the village.

unintended + effect + of + gerund

Kwame later realized that his comment had an unintended meaning for Anong.

unintended + meaning: about interpretation

同義詞
  • unintentional

    more commonly used for actions or remarks that are not done on purpose; broader than 'unintended'

  • inadvertent

    more formal, often about mistakes or oversights caused by lack of attention

  • accidental

    suggests something happens by chance rather than through a missing plan; can imply a negative event

  • unplanned

    focuses on the lack of prior planning; neutral in tone

反義詞
  • intended

    the direct opposite — planned or meant to happen

  • deliberate

    emphasizes that the action was done on purpose, often with full awareness

  • planned

    focuses on advance preparation rather than purpose

文法句型

unintended + noun

用法筆記

Unintended almost always modifies a noun that refers to a result, effect, consequence, or meaning — it is rarely used directly with people or actions ("an unintended remark" sounds unnatural; prefer "an unintended effect of the remark").

常見錯誤

❌He made an unintended mistake.
✅His action had an unintended effect.
💡Unintended does not naturally pair with 'mistake' or 'error' directly; use it for outcomes, not the action itself.
❌She unintended to leave early.
✅She did not intend to leave early.
💡Unintended is an adjective only; there is no verb form. Use 'did not intend' for actions.