intentionally

adverb

in·​ten·​tion·​al·​ly in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce intentionally (audio)
-ˈtench-nə-lē
Synonyms of intentionallynext
: in an intentional manner : with awareness of what one is doing : purposely
an intentionally vague response
The witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions.
The test is intentionally designed to trick students.

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the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Two years ago, Puma launched an experimental super shoe that intentionally flouted race regulations with a massive stack height and an over-the-top propulsion system. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 When hundreds of millions of gallons were intentionally released into the Persian Gulf during the Iraq war, Kuwait had to rely on Saudi Arabia, Turkey and others to provide hundreds of water tankers and trucks to deliver bottled water. — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Haines' alleged attacker, Brendan Nugent, appeared in a court on Wednesday on charges including intentionally causing serious injury. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Cornered, the liar finally admits, accidentally or intentionally, the truth; justice prevails and catharsis is achieved. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intentionally

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intentionally was circa 1673

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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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