Meaning
unintentionally, accidentally
- without intention or premeditation; accidentally
In a sentence
Ho cancellato involontariamente il file che mi avevi inviato ieri.
I accidentally deleted the file you sent me yesterday.
L'ha offeso involontariamente durante la cena con una battuta maldestra.
He unintentionally offended him during dinner with an awkward joke.
Credi che l'abbia fatto apposta o solo involontariamente?
Do you think she did it on purpose or just unintentionally?
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective 'involontario' + '-mente'.
- Near-synonym of 'senza volerlo' and 'per sbaglio'.