Word: Intentional

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Done on purpose; deliberate. It describes an action that is planned, calculated, or intended rather than accidental or unintended.

Example sentence: The artist’s intentional use of color created a vivid emotional response.

Phrases

• “Intentional harm”: When someone deliberately causes damage or injury.
• “Intentional living”: A lifestyle where one makes conscious choices aligned with their values and goals.
• “Intentional community”: A group of people who have chosen to live together with a shared set of values or intentions.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: His decision to leave early was intentional, as he wanted to avoid the traffic.
• Her unintentional slip of the tongue contrasted sharply with her otherwise intentional and thoughtful remarks.

Synonyms

• Deliberate
• Purposeful
• Planned
• Calculated
• Conscious
• Premeditated
• Designed
• Meant
• Willful