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

In these moments and others, HOTD has sometimes espoused a form of gender essentialism that suggests Rhaenyra and Alicent are both inherently kinder and better than the men around them. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Still, there’s a sentiment that the Red Sox gave up quickly on a middle infielder with five-and-a-half years of team control remaining, which is inherently more valuable than a reliever with three-and-a-half years of control. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

My perspective comes from experience with industrial process analyzers and from the practical challenge of developing an inherently safer oxygen measurement approach for critical applications. — Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Don’t Be Late Tardiness is an etiquette no-no that Southerners don’t tend to love in any circumstance, but book clubs are inherently about discussing and listening to each other. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Scientific funding was usually awarded along disciplinary lines, explains historian James Strick, but exobiology was inherently interdisciplinary. — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2026

There’s plenty of debate over whether true crime as a genre is inherently exploitative. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

This Fire sign reminds us that taking up space and being unapologetically yourself isn’t inherently selfish, and genuine self-expression can be incredibly brave. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Other experts say produce from supermarkets isn't inherently more dangerous, and that consumers can take steps—both at the grocery store and the farmers’ market—to protect themselves from foodborne bugs. — Angela Haupt, Time, 29 July 2026