Definition of “unintended”

Anything that moves - sudden, unintended stops can be painful.

Even remarks that were quite innocent in themselves could be twisted alarmingly to produce an unintended effect.

First, structural features of social life are themselves the ` unintended consequences" of an aggregate of individual actions.

He would enjoy it for what it was - a second-hand gift, but nonetheless pleasurable for its unintended recipient.

However, the report had the unintended effect of highlighting Charles's extravagance.

If we go there in a body, introducing new, unforeseen factors, inducing unintended reactions, everything is ruined.

Police believe son was killer's target Father unintended victim

The law of unintended consequences is the most pervasive of all laws in policy making.

The organization is concerned about future lawsuits from patients who might suffer unintended side effects from the drug.