B1adverbpsychology
US/ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl.i/
UK/ɪnˈten.ʃən.əl.i/
in a planned way, not by accident
In context
I'm sorry I hurt your feelings, but I didn't do it intentionally.
The police think someone started the fire intentionally.
The designer intentionally left the walls bare to make the room feel bigger.
Words that go with intentionally
adverb + verb
- intentionally leftThis page has been intentionally left blank.
- intentionally ignoreSome drivers intentionally ignore red lights late at night.
- intentionally hurtHe would never intentionally hurt an animal.
- intentionally misleadThe ad intentionally misleads customers about the price.
- intentionally designedThe game is intentionally designed to keep you playing.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I didn't intentional break your cup.Correct: I didn't intentionally break your cup.