Synonyms of intentionally

intentionally

adverb

in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 

as in deliberately

with full awareness of what one is doing

the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deliberately
• purposely
• purposefully
• willfully
• knowingly
• consciously
• voluntarily
• purposively
• on purpose
• designedly
• willingly
• wittingly
• advisedly
• calculatedly
• studiedly
• premeditatedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inadvertently
• unconsciously
• accidentally
• unintentionally
• unwittingly
• incidentally
• randomly
• unknowingly
• involuntarily
• spontaneously
• instinctively
• haphazardly
• unwillingly
• impulsively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intentionally

Researchers define workplace bullying as harmful acts of mistreatment between people that go beyond incivility and cross the line to intentionally cause harm. — Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

The state education commissioner could take action against school districts that intentionally refuse to comply. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

As investigations into the crash ensued, the sheriff's department determined that Kunkel allegedly struck the vehicle containing De Belen intentionally. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Follow the measurement for your brand of kosher salt, and don’t feel compelled to use every last grain of the mixture—the recipe intentionally makes extra. — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026