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intentionally Antonyms

Opposite of intentionally

Pinning down the opposite of intentionally requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a deliberate, conscious, or planned manner; with a specific purpose or intent.

Usage Example

"The author unintentionally left the ending ambiguous so that readers could draw their own conclusions."

Strongest
unintentionally
accidentally
inadvertently
by accident
by mistake
Strong
unwittingly
unknowingly
involuntarily

Similar words to intentionally

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

deliberately
purposely
on purpose
by design
consciously
knowingly
willfully
calculatedly
See all synonyms of intentionally

• Nearby Words

intent
intention
intentional
intentionally
intentioned
intently
intentness

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