ironic error

English

Noun

ironic error (plural ironic errors)

1. A blunder that occurs as the result of a strenuous effort to avoid it, such as spilling a drink because one is concentrating on not doing so.
   • 2001, Giora Hon, Sam S. Rakover, Explanation: Theoretical Approaches and Applications, →ISBN:

     Counter intentional or ironic error is a further example of the delinking of intentional thought processes and behavior.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ironic,‎ error.