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

• advisedly
• consciously
• deliberately
• designedly
• knowingly
• purposefully
• purposely
• purposively
• willfully
• wittingly

Examples of intentionally in a Sentence

the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions

Recent Examples on the Web

Left in to try and soak up some more outs for an overworked bullpen, Banda gave up a single and walked two (one intentionally) to load the bases again in the sixth inning. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 May 2025

The dot can also appear if someone has activated the camera intentionally during a cyberattack, for example using spyware. —Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

The driver intentionally struck two unmarked cruisers during the getaway, the warrant affidavit said. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025

To help guests truly unplug and connect with their surroundings, the tree house intentionally doesn't have a TV or Wi-Fi. —Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1673, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intentionally

• conventionally
• dimensionally
• unintentionally