Intentionally

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a deliberate and purposeful manner.

She intentionally left the meeting early to avoid further discussions.

With a conscious decision to act in a certain way.

He intentionally broke the rules to make a point.

Done with full awareness and intention.

They intentionally chose to support local businesses.

For the sake of a specific outcome or result.

The artist intentionally chose vibrant colors to evoke emotion.

From the Latin 'intentionem', meaning 'a stretching out, purpose'.

intentionally vague

Deliberately unclear or ambiguous.

intentionally offensive

Purposefully insulting or hurtful.

intentionally misleading

Purposefully causing someone to have a false belief.

intention

A plan or aim; what one intends to do.

deliberate

Done consciously and intentionally.

purpose

The reason for which something is done or created.

On purpose.

I did that intentionally, not by accident.

With a goal in mind.

She was looking at him intentionally to get his attention.