unintended consequences (Q5288)
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outcomes that are not the ones intended or foreseen by a purposeful action, resulting from a variety of reasons, including the world's inherent complexity as well as cognitive or emotional biases
- unanticipated consequences
- unforeseen consequences
- unintended consequence
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | unintended consequences |
outcomes that are not the ones intended or foreseen by a purposeful action, resulting from a variety of reasons, including the world's inherent complexity as well as cognitive or emotional biases |
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