inadvertence

nounCommon GRE wordMore I words

a failure to notice; an oversight made unintentionally

In a sentence

Inadvertence in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing inadvertence in a sentence.

The error crept in through simple inadvertence rather than dishonesty.

Synonyms

oversightcarelessnessnegligenceslip

Antonyms

attentivenesscare

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Inadvertence (noun) means a failure to notice; an oversight made unintentionally

Here is inadvertence used in an example sentence: "The error crept in through simple inadvertence rather than dishonesty."

Common synonyms for inadvertence include oversight, carelessness, negligence, slip.

Antonyms of inadvertence include attentiveness, care.

Inadvertence is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.