intentional
/ɪnˈtenʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈtenʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl/ (ame, mw)
intentional — adjective
- intentionalpositive
- more intentionalcomparative
- most intentionalsuperlative
1. done with a clear purpose or plan — the opposite of accidental; for example, cho
done with a clear purpose or plan — the opposite of accidental; for example, choosing to hurt someone on purpose rather than by mistake, or making a careful plan to achieve a specific result.
Xin's decision to study medicine was fully intentional, inspired by her mother's long illness.
intentional + decision — planning context
The judge ruled that the damage to the neighbour's fence was intentional, not accidental.
With intentional effort, Deepa spoke slowly during the presentation.
Yuki's manager said the error was intentional and asked for a written explanation.
- deliberate
more formal; often implies careful thought before acting
- planned
focuses on preparation and forethought rather than purpose
- willful
stronger negative connotation; implies stubborn intention to do something wrong
- purposeful
emphasises having a clear goal or aim
- accidental
happening by chance, without planning
- unintentional
not done on purpose, often with neutral or regretful tone
- inadvertent
more formal; describes something done without proper attention
用法筆記
Common in legal, workplace, and personal-responsibility contexts where the contrast with 'accidental' or 'unintentional' matters. Frequently modifies nouns like act, decision, effort, mistake, omission.