unintentionality

Definitions

The quality or state of being done or happening without conscious intent or purpose.

The absence of a deliberate plan or design in an action or occurrence.

Examples

The unintentionality of his remark made it difficult for him to apologize sincerely.

Legal experts often debate the unintentionality of actions when determining criminal liability.

She emphasized the unintentionality of the error to avoid further disciplinary action.

Synonyms

inadvertence accidentalness unpremeditation spontaneity chance unplannedness fortuity

Antonyms

intentionality deliberateness purposefulness premeditation willfulness design calculation