intentionally
word · lemma: intentional
/ˌɪnˈtɛnʃənəɫi/
/ɪntˈɛnʃənəli/
Definition
If you do something intentionally, you do it on purpose, with a clear aim or plan, not by accident or mistake.
Usage & Nuances
Formally neutral, used in academic, legal, and everyday speech. Commonly paired with verbs like 'do', 'say', 'hurt': 'intentionally ignore', 'intentionally damage'. Do not confuse with 'purposely' (slightly more informal) or 'deliberately' (close synonym).
Spanish: intencionalmente - a propósito - deliberadamentePortuguese (BR): intencionalmente - de propósitoPortuguese (PT): intencionalmente - de propósitoChinese (Simplified): 故意地 - 有意地Chinese (Traditional): 故意地 - 有意地Hindi: जानबूझकर - इरादतनArabic: عن قصد - عمداًBengali: ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে - উদ্দেশ্যমূলকভাবেRussian: намеренно - специальноJapanese: 意図的に - わざとVietnamese: một cách cố ý - có chủ đíchKorean: 의도적으로 - 일부러Turkish: kasıtlı olarak - bilerekUrdu: جان بوجھ کر - ارادتاًIndonesian: dengan sengaja - secara sengaja
Example Sentences
They intentionally ignored my message.
basic
She intentionally left the door open.
basic
He intentionally broke the vase.
basic
Do you think she did that intentionally or was it just an accident?
natural
I don't think he intentionally tried to hurt your feelings.
natural
Sometimes people act rude intentionally just to get attention.
natural