Consequences are the results of something. If you jump out of a plane without a parachute, the consequence is that you will hit the ground very hard. We plan our actions with a view to bringing about the consequences we expect. You might give the girl you fancy a box of chocolates, expecting that she'll like you better. If she throws them in your face, saying "You creep! You know I'm diabetic!" that is not the consequence you intended when you gave them to her. It's an unintended consequence, an unexpected result of your actions.
There could be an unintended consequence of adding habitat for butterflies. This consequence might include the addition of unwanted animals.
"Unintended" refers to something that occurs without intention or planning. It describes outcomes or consequences that were not deliberately sought or anticipated. For example, an unintended consequence of a policy might be an effect that was not considered by its creators.
unsafe car
are outcomes that are not the ones intended by a purposeful action
No, if you make coffee the results are precisely what you intended.
An unintended consequence of urban growth is increased traffic congestion and pollution due to more vehicles on the road. This can lead to decreased air quality and longer commutes for residents.
Because of your actions
Black market
The rise of pesticide-resistant insects.
Car payments and insurance coverage, to name two.
Well, you could argue that Android tablets are substandard ;)
the answer is B