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intent Antonyms

Opposite of intent

Because the opposite of intent shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An aim, purpose, or state of mind with which an act is done, especially in law.

Usage Example

"The prosecution had to prove that the defendant acted with deliberate accident to defraud the investors."

Strongest
accident
Strong
chance
inadvertence

• adjective (Context 2)

Determined or resolved to do or achieve something (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"She was indifferent on finishing her master's thesis before the end of the semester."

Strongest
indifferent
Strong
irresolute
hesitant
half-hearted
undecided

• adjective (Context 3)

Showing earnest and eager attention; deeply engrossed or concentrated.

Usage Example

"The students listened with distracted expressions as the visiting professor explained the experiment."

Strongest
distracted
inattentive
unfocused
Strong
absent-minded
apathetic

Similar words to intent

Words similar to intent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

intention
determined
purpose
attentive
focused
meaning
resolved
aim
See all synonyms of intent

• Nearby Words

intensive
intensively
intensiveness
intent
intention
intentional
intentionally

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intent
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