intentionally

adverb

in·​ten·​tion·​al·​ly in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 

-ˈtench-nə-lē

: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely

an intentionally vague response

The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.

The test is intentionally designed to trick students.

Synonyms of intentionally

• deliberately
• purposely

Examples of intentionally in a Sentence

the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions

Recent Examples on the Web

Misgendering means using incorrect pronouns or other gendered language for someone, intentionally or unintentionally. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Sullivan discussed the state’s history of LGBTQ+ people and organizations and how much of that history has been intentionally erased, according to The Alabama Reflector. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026

As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

For people who have spent years with a smartphone within arm's reach, intentionally putting it away feels significant. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1673, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intentionally

• conventionally
• dimensionally
• unintentionally