Dennis Ross

You don't have any communication between the Israelis and the Iranians. You have all sorts of local triggers for conflict. Having countries act on a hair trigger - where they can't afford to be second to strike - the potential for a miscalculation or a nuclear war through inadvertence is simply too high.

American Diplomat

Use 'inadvertence' when someone unintentionally overlooks important details, not on purpose.

Accidental Negligence

It often implies that a lack of attention has led to a negative outcome or mistake.

Unintended Consequences

'Inadvertence' can refer to minor absent-minded acts, not just serious errors.

Not Always Serious

It refers to actions done without proper attention that could have been avoided with care.

Careless Acts

'Inadvertence' can occur in a brief moment when the mind is elsewhere.

Momentary Slip

Use 'inadvertence' to describe errors that could have been prevented with more thought.