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

He is accused of intentionally throwing the toddler off the 15-foot balcony, then punching the woman in the face for around a minute, according to the Journal Sentinel. —Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025

Trump and Musk’s plan for the Department of Education is intentionally vague, allowing for incredibly broad cuts, but the American people deserve clarity. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025

He was intentionally walked in the seventh, which was met with loud disapproval from the fans. —David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025

Peterson and two others have been charged with second-degree murder, while a fourth person is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and intentionally placing false information in medical records, the outlet stated, citing court documents. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025