inadvertence

• Substantiv, das eine unbeabsichtigte Nachlässigkeit oder Unaufmerksamkeit bezeichnet, also das Versäumnis, etwas zu bemerken oder zu beachten, oder eine Haltung der Sorglosigkeit gegenüber Pflichten.

A noun referring to an unintentional oversight or failure to notice something, or the trait of neglecting one's responsibilities.

1. Unintentional oversightC1formal

   An unintentional mistake or omission caused by a failure to notice something.

   Unbeabsichtigte Nachlässigkeit

   • The error was due to a simple inadvertence in the data entry process.
   • His inadvertence led to a missed deadline for the project.
   • She apologized for the inadvertence that caused the confusion.

   Synonymeerrorlapsemistakeomissionoversightslip

   Antonymedeliberationintentpurposefulness

2. Trait of neglectC1formal

   The characteristic of forgetting or ignoring one's duties or responsibilities.

   Nachlässigkeit

   • His inadvertence regarding his financial obligations led to serious problems.
   • The manager's inadvertence was criticized by the entire team.
   • Chronic inadvertence can damage professional relationships.

   Synonymecarelessnessforgetfulnessinattentionneglectfulnessnegligenceremissnessthoughtlessness

   Antonymeattentivenesscarefulnessconscientiousnessdiligencevigilance