intentionally
adverb
in·ten·tion·al·ly
in-ˈten(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē 
-ˈtench-nə-lē
: 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.
Examples of intentionally in a Sentence
the witness intentionally gave misleading answers to the questions
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Kyle Tucker, who was given the day off from starting, pinch-hit for Reese McGuire and was intentionally walked.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The fourth-generation Zegna descendant has designed an internal operation that intentionally makes luxury for those who understand its intrinsic value.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The Yankees intentionally walked Rafael Devers, brought in Cody Bellinger from the outfield to play first base and have a five-man infield with Mayer in the batter’s box.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Be Inclusive Part of being a good neighbor is intentionally connecting with the neighborhood.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
The fourth-generation Zegna descendant has designed an internal operation that intentionally makes luxury for those who understand its intrinsic value.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The Yankees intentionally walked Rafael Devers, brought in Cody Bellinger from the outfield to play first base and have a five-man infield with Mayer in the batter’s box.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 14 June 2025
Be Inclusive Part of being a good neighbor is intentionally connecting with the neighborhood.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for intentionally
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“Intentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intentionally. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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