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Inadvertently vs Unconsciously - What's the difference?

inadvertently | unconsciously |

As adverbs the difference between inadvertently and unconsciously

is that inadvertently is unintentionally, because of an oversight while unconsciously is in a subconscious manner; something done unknowingly.

inadvertently

English

Adverb

(-)
  • unintentionally, because of an oversight
  • * 2013 , Chris Bevan, " Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Arsenal", BBC Sport , 6 November 2013:
    • Neven Subotic hooked a volley wide after Ramsey inadvertently headed a Reus free-kick back into the danger zone, and Blaszczykowski was also off target when he met Kevin Grosskreutz's cross.
    Antonyms
    * advertently * advert

    Related terms

    * inadvertent * inadvert

    unconsciously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a subconscious manner; something done unknowingly.

    • Antonyms

    * consciously