INTENTIONAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INTENTIONAL?

Need another word that means the same as “intentional”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “intentional” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Intentional” are: designed, unintentional, deliberate, knowing, calculated, conscious, done on purpose, intended, planned, meant, considered, studied, wilful, wanton, purposeful, purposive, premeditated, prearranged, preconceived, predetermined

Intentional as an Adjective

Definitions of "Intentional" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “intentional” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Done or made or performed with purpose and intent- Havelock Ellis.
• Done on purpose; deliberate.
• Characterized by conscious design or purpose.
• Done or made or performed with purpose and intent.

Synonyms of "Intentional" as an adjective (20 Words)

calculated	Carefully thought out in advance. A calculated insult.
conscious	(followed by `of’) showing realization or recognition of something. Became conscious that he was being followed.
considered	Having been thought about carefully. A considered opinion.
deliberate	Unhurried and with care and dignity. A conscientious and deliberate worker.
designed	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent- Havelock Ellis. Well designed houses.
done on purpose	Having finished or arrived at completion.
intended	Resulting from one’s intentions. An intended insult.
knowing	Evidencing the possession of inside information. A knowing collector of rare books.
meant	Characterized by malice.
planned	Planned in advance. The planned outlays for new equipment.
prearranged	Arranged or agreed upon in advance. Did she have a prearranged meeting.
preconceived	(of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or usefulness. The same set of facts can be tailored to fit any preconceived belief.
predetermined	Established or decided in advance. A predetermined level of spending.
premeditated	(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand. Premeditated murder.
purposeful	Serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal. If his sudden death was not accidental it must have been purposeful.
purposive	Having a purpose. Teaching is a purposive activity.
studied	Produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation- V.L.Parrington. A studied smile.
unintentional	Not done on purpose. The translation added a layer of unintentional comedy.
wanton	Sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships (typically used of a woman. Her cheeks burned as she recalled how forward she had been how wanton.
wilful	Having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences. Wilful acts of damage.

Usage Examples of "Intentional" as an adjective

• Intentional damage.
• Intentional wrongdoing and harm.

Associations of "Intentional" (30 Words)

calculated	Carefully thought out in advance. Victims of vicious and calculated assaults.
counterfeit	A copy that is represented as the original. A counterfeit image of reality.
deliberate	Carefully thought out in advance. He made a deliberate decision not to respond negatively.
deliberately	In a careful and unhurried way. She was working deliberately.
designed	Done or made or performed with purpose and intent. Well designed houses.
despoil	Steal goods; take as spoils. The church was despoiled of its marble wall covering.
falsehood	A false statement. The truth or falsehood of the many legends which surround her.
forgery	Criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud. He was found guilty of forgery.
fraud	A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities. Mediums exposed as tricksters and frauds.
illusion	Something many people believe that is false. The illusion of family togetherness.
imposture	An instance of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others. I discovered the imposture as soon as her doppelganger arrived.
intended	Resulting from one’s intentions. An intended insult.
intentionality	The fact of being deliberate or purposive.
knowingly	With full knowledge and deliberation. Amy looked at me knowingly.
manipulation	The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means. He saw through her manipulations.
measured	Having a slow, regular rhythm. She set off with measured tread.
plunder	Plunder a town after capture. We shall plunder related sciences to assist our research.
premeditated	Characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning. A premeditated crime.
purpose	The quality of being determined to do or achieve something firmness of purpose. He is a man of purpose.
purposeful	Intentional. The purposeful stride of a great barrister.
purposefully	With a useful purpose. How is it possible to share information effectively and purposefully with project partners.
purposely	With intention; in an intentional manner. She had purposely made it difficult.
rob	Deprive (an opposing player) of the ball. Poor health has robbed her of a normal social life.
spoliation	The action of taking goods or property from somewhere by violent means. The spoliation of the Church.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. Her work is thoughtful and provocative.
untruth	A lie or false statement (often used euphemistically. The story was full of misleading innuendo and untruth.
violate	Violate the sacred character of a place or language. This sentence violates the rules of syntax.
willfully	In a willful manner. She had willfully deceived me.
wittingly	With full knowledge and deliberation. Everyone wittingly or otherwise will become involved.