inadvertency
Accidental lack of attention
Inadvertency is the quality of being inadvertent—acting without intention or attention.
It describes mistakes or oversights that happen through carelessness rather than design: The error was due to inadvertency, not malice.
The word is formal and somewhat old-fashioned; inadvertence is the more common variant.
Inattention causing mistakes
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
- inattentionLack of focus
- heedlessnessFailure to notice danger
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
omission · neglect · remissness · laxity · thoughtlessness · unmindfulness · forgetfulness · disregard
carelessness
Inattention causing mistakes
- negligenceFailure to exercise care
- inattentionLack of focus
- heedlessnessFailure to notice danger
oversight · omission · neglect · remissness · laxity · thoughtlessness · unmindfulness · forgetfulness · disregard · slackness
mishap
Minor unfortunate occurrence
mistake · error · lapse · gaffe · fluke · misstep · faux pas · stumble · bungle · fumble
inadvertencyintentionality
Purposeful action quality
deliberateness · purposefulness · premeditation · design · volition
inadvertencyheedfulness
Quality of being alert
attentiveness · care · carefulness · vigilance · mindfulness