adjectiveadverb
ungewollt
unintentional
The German word "ungewollt" is an adjective meaning "unintentional" or "unwanted". It is composed of "gewollt" (desired, intended) with the prefix "un-" which negates the meaning.
Similar words:
- "versehentlich" (accidental)
- "unerwünscht" (undesired)
- "zufällig" (by chance)
Differences:
- "ungewollt" emphasizes lack of intention.
- "versehentlich" highlights a mistake or accident.
- "unerwünscht" focuses more on being unwanted or disliked.
- "zufällig" refers to something happening by chance rather than intent.
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Examples
Die Nachricht wurde ungewollt weitergeleitet.adverb
The message was unintentionally forwarded.
Es war eine ungewollte Pause während der Präsentation.adjective
It was an unintentional pause during the presentation.
Er fühlte sich ungewollt ausgeschlossen, als die anderen ohne ihn gingen.adverb
He felt unintentionally excluded when the others left without him.
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