nonintent

/ˌnɑnɪˈtɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A lack of intention or purpose.

“The nonintent behind the company’s decision to downsize was to cut costs and increase profits.”

2. adjective

Lacking intention or purpose.

“The nonintent of the artist’s installation made it difficult to interpret its meaning.”

Synonyms

  • accident
  • inadvertence
  • unintentional

Antonyms

  • deliberate
  • intentional
  • purposive