intentional

[in-ten-shuh-nl] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl /

ADJECTIVE

deliberate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calculated premeditated voluntary willful

STRONG

designed

WEAK

advised aforethought considered designful done on purpose intended meant meditated planned prearranged proposed purposed studied unforced willing witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

involuntary unwilling

WEAK

accidental unintentional unplanned

Example Sentences

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However, she noted, it also "found the breach was not intentional".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

There’s a difference between making something provocative and outright, intentional provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Another benefit is how short trips force you to be intentional about how you spend your limited time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When you’re cooking, be intentional and be efficient with your time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The pattern of shadows that led away from the dorm seemed so convenient, almost intentional.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld