noun
- instances of lack of attention or care; oversights or mistakes made without intention
Usage: plural form of inadvertence; formal
Examples
- The report contained several inadvertences that needed correction.
- His inadvertences in handling the documents caused delays.
- The teacher overlooked the student’s minor inadvertences in the essay.
- These inadvertences could have been avoided with more careful proofreading.
- The contract was reviewed to eliminate any inadvertences.
- Her inadvertences were forgiven given the time pressure she was under.