Intentional
adjective
Done on purpose, not by accident.
The theft was not an accident, it was intentional.
Often appears as...
- intentional harm
- intentional damage
adjective
In law, done with intent to cause harm or damage.
Intentional infliction of emotional distress is a tort claim.
Often appears as...
- intentional infliction
- intentional misconduct
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technical
adjective
Done on purpose, not by accident.
The theft was not an accident, it was intentional.
Often appears as...
- intentional harm
- intentional damage
adjective
In law, done with intent to cause harm or damage.
Intentional infliction of emotional distress is a tort claim.
Often appears as...
- intentional infliction
- intentional misconduct
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3On Purpose
Use 'intentional' to express a clear and deliberate choice by someone.
He gave an intentional pause during his speech.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Accidental
Emphasize that an action was taken with awareness and purpose, not by chance.
Her choice of words was intentional and significant.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Describe actions that are meant to cause a specific reaction or feeling in others.
His comments were intentional, aimed to provoke thought.
Pro Tip 1/3On Purpose
Use 'intentional' to express a clear and deliberate choice by someone.
He gave an intentional pause during his speech.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Accidental
Emphasize that an action was taken with awareness and purpose, not by chance.
Her choice of words was intentional and significant.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Describe actions that are meant to cause a specific reaction or feeling in others.
His comments were intentional, aimed to provoke thought.
Pro Tip 1/3On Purpose
Use 'intentional' to express a clear and deliberate choice by someone.
He gave an intentional pause during his speech.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Accidental
Emphasize that an action was taken with awareness and purpose, not by chance.
Her choice of words was intentional and significant.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Describe actions that are meant to cause a specific reaction or feeling in others.
His comments were intentional, aimed to provoke thought.
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Do Rhinos Eat People? PIPE...
we wouldn't be going in the enclosures with them here at the zoo. You definitely wouldn't want to see one out in the wild and get too close, especially if there's a mum protecting her calf. So, yeah, definitely steer clear of them, but they wouldn't intentionally kill you to eat you or anything. It is just more of a defense mechanism.
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Why certain naturally...
and so would the many creatures that depend on them. And if a fire-dependent forest goes too long without burning, that raises the risk of a catastrophic blaze, which could destroy a forest completely, not to mention people's homes and lives. That's why forest rangers sometimes intentionally start controlled burns
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The origin of countless...
The sheer size of the Universe guarantees that some of its random elements will fall into specific arrangements, and because we evolved to notice patterns and pick out signals among the noise, we are often tempted to find intentional meaning where there may not be any.
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Why Jack Johnson Sailed...
we want to keep making things that are meant to be used for a second and then laughs in the ocean forever and so you know it gets there lots of different ways sometimes it's intentional and stumped off a boat but more often than not it's blowing out of a landfill or
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Why are these 32 symbols...
tells us that the artists were making intentional choices. If we're talking about geometric shapes, with specific, culturally recognized, agreed-upon meanings, than we could very well be looking at one of the oldest systems of graphic communication in the world.
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How misused modifiers...
Modifiers are words, phrases, and clauses that add information about other parts of a sentence, which is usually helpful. But when modifiers aren't linked clearly enough to the words they're actually referring to, they can create unintentional ambiguity.
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The difference between...
I completely lost it. With an intentionally angry edge, I screamed, "Everybody just shut up and do what I say! You are the worst! I am going to take away screen time and dessert and anything else you could possibly ever enjoy in life!"
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What forgiveness can...
unlike tolerance forgetting is active when you intentionally forget you create the space for something new most of us spend a lot of time in default mode acting on beliefs and worldviews shaped by our past experience
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The psychology of evil PIPE...
Evil is the exercise of power. And that's the it's about power. To intentionally harm people psychologically, to hurt people physically, to destroy people mortally, or ideas, and to commit crimes against humanity.
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H.E. Ellen Johnson...
who are prepared to take, unabashedly, intentional leadership and influence
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Do Rhinos Eat People? PIPE...
we wouldn't be going in the enclosures with them here at the zoo. You definitely wouldn't want to see one out in the wild and get too close, especially if there's a mum protecting her calf. So, yeah, definitely steer clear of them, but they wouldn't intentionally kill you to eat you or anything. It is just more of a defense mechanism.
Video examples
Why certain naturally...
and so would the many creatures that depend on them. And if a fire-dependent forest goes too long without burning, that raises the risk of a catastrophic blaze, which could destroy a forest completely, not to mention people's homes and lives. That's why forest rangers sometimes intentionally start controlled burns
Video examples
The origin of countless...
The sheer size of the Universe guarantees that some of its random elements will fall into specific arrangements, and because we evolved to notice patterns and pick out signals among the noise, we are often tempted to find intentional meaning where there may not be any.
Video examples
Why Jack Johnson Sailed...
we want to keep making things that are meant to be used for a second and then laughs in the ocean forever and so you know it gets there lots of different ways sometimes it's intentional and stumped off a boat but more often than not it's blowing out of a landfill or
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Why are these 32 symbols...
tells us that the artists were making intentional choices. If we're talking about geometric shapes, with specific, culturally recognized, agreed-upon meanings, than we could very well be looking at one of the oldest systems of graphic communication in the world.
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How misused modifiers...
Modifiers are words, phrases, and clauses that add information about other parts of a sentence, which is usually helpful. But when modifiers aren't linked clearly enough to the words they're actually referring to, they can create unintentional ambiguity.
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The difference between...
I completely lost it. With an intentionally angry edge, I screamed, "Everybody just shut up and do what I say! You are the worst! I am going to take away screen time and dessert and anything else you could possibly ever enjoy in life!"
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
unlike tolerance forgetting is active when you intentionally forget you create the space for something new most of us spend a lot of time in default mode acting on beliefs and worldviews shaped by our past experience
Video examples
The psychology of evil PIPE...
Evil is the exercise of power. And that's the it's about power. To intentionally harm people psychologically, to hurt people physically, to destroy people mortally, or ideas, and to commit crimes against humanity.
Video examples
H.E. Ellen Johnson...
who are prepared to take, unabashedly, intentional leadership and influence
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Geoffrey Boycott
British Athlete
I agree that my single-minded approach was a failing in life, but if I upset people, it was never intentional - it was just the unfortunate result of a burning desire to get the best out of myself and achieve as much as possible.
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Haruki Murakami
Japanese Writer
For me, writing a novel is like having a dream. Writing a novel lets me intentionally dream while I'm still awake. I can continue yesterday's dream today, something you can't normally do in everyday life.
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Nicole Gale Anderson
American Actress
I can't say that I've ever tried to hurt someone or humiliate them intentionally. My parents raised me to always be the bigger person or to treat others the way you want to be treated.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.
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Joe Bonamassa
American Musician
I'm probably a more intentional acoustic player than I am an electric player because of lack of influences. I just play acoustic to see what happens.
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Kristin Armstrong
American Athlete
I want to be intentional about my freedom - in choosing it, honoring it, and protecting it. One of the best feelings I know is feeling truly free.
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George Soros
Hungarian Businessman
A lot of the evil in the world is actually not intentional. A lot of people in the financial system did a lot of damage without intending to.
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Joanna Gaines
American
Be intentional with your space. Don't be afraid to step on a limb and design your home the way you love it.
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Kumail Nanjiani
Pakistani Comedian
You can go slow. Allow your dreams and goals to change, but live an intentional life.
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Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese Director
I don't intentionally make deep movies.
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Geoffrey Boycott
British Athlete
I agree that my single-minded approach was a failing in life, but if I upset people, it was never intentional - it was just the unfortunate result of a burning desire to get the best out of myself and achieve as much as possible.
Quote examples
Haruki Murakami
Japanese Writer
For me, writing a novel is like having a dream. Writing a novel lets me intentionally dream while I'm still awake. I can continue yesterday's dream today, something you can't normally do in everyday life.
Quote examples
Nicole Gale Anderson
American Actress
I can't say that I've ever tried to hurt someone or humiliate them intentionally. My parents raised me to always be the bigger person or to treat others the way you want to be treated.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.
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Joe Bonamassa
American Musician
I'm probably a more intentional acoustic player than I am an electric player because of lack of influences. I just play acoustic to see what happens.
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Kristin Armstrong
American Athlete
I want to be intentional about my freedom - in choosing it, honoring it, and protecting it. One of the best feelings I know is feeling truly free.
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George Soros
Hungarian Businessman
A lot of the evil in the world is actually not intentional. A lot of people in the financial system did a lot of damage without intending to.
Quote examples
Joanna Gaines
American
Be intentional with your space. Don't be afraid to step on a limb and design your home the way you love it.
Quote examples
Kumail Nanjiani
Pakistani Comedian
You can go slow. Allow your dreams and goals to change, but live an intentional life.
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Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese Director
I don't intentionally make deep movies.
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