Synonyms of inherently

inherently

adverb

as in fundamentally

by natural character or ability

the judge's observation that women are not inherently better at parenting than men

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fundamentally
• naturally
• intrinsically
• basically
• essentially
• constitutionally
• innately
• congenitally
• instinctively
• intuitively
• elementally
• intimately

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• artificially
• unnaturally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inherently

Betting against consensus isn’t inherently smart or reckless. — Piotr Tomasik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Graphitic carbon nitride is inherently a poor conductor; hence, adding too much of it to the mix actually increases resistance. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The tension is therefore not that hedge funds are inherently bad for the Treasury market. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Equipment is becoming more accessible, but just horror inherently has always been a more accessible genre than something like going off to make a period drama that’s expensive. — William Earl, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Plan Social Outings Humans are inherently social creatures, and that doesn’t change with age. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Those hearings are inherently private, and there is no existing law that would force them to be open to the public. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

The kids think this thing is rad, and inherently, a muscle car is full of compromise. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

While an oyster roast is inherently a casual affair, there are several rules and rituals to be aware of before attending your first one. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026