Synonyms of intentional
14 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for intentional is deliberate. Other synonyms of intentional are voluntary, purposeful, wilful, conscious and purposive. The opposite of intentional is unintentional.
Synonyms and similar words for intentional
adjectiveIntended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
- deliberateDone on purpose; intentional.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- purposefulHaving purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.
- purposiveDone or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
- about
- concerned with
- oriented
- advertentNot inadvertent; intentional.
- consciousDeliberate, intentional, done with awareness of what one is doing.
- witting
- on purpose
- volitational
- volitional
- voluntaryDone by design or intention; intentional.
- wilfulIntentional; deliberate.
Opposite of intentional
adjectiveMore antonyms
- unintentionalInadvertent; unwitting.
- undirectedNot directed.
- accidental
- unwitting
Meaning of intentional
- adjective Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
- adjective Reflecting intention; marking an expenditure of will in the shape of a matter.
- adjective Done with intent.
intentional in other languages
Questions about synonyms of intentional
- What is another word for intentional?
- Intentional has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deliberate, voluntary, purposeful, wilful, conscious, purposive and about.
- What is the opposite of intentional?
- The opposite of intentional is unintentional. Other antonyms of intentional are undirected.
- What does intentional mean?
- Intentional means intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
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