intentional

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl̩/

Meanings

adjective

Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.

Examples :

"She made an intentional effort to be kinder to her brother after their argument. "

adjective

Done with intent.

Examples :

"The student's intentional absence from class raised concerns among the teachers. "

mind character attitude philosophy action moral

Related Words

kinder adjective

/ˈkaɪndə/ /ˈkaɪndɚ/ /ˈkɪndə/ /ˈkɪndɚ/

Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.

"Instead of yelling, the teacher offered a kinder word of encouragement to the struggling student. "

teachers noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚz/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"The teachers at my school are very helpful and care about their students. "

voluntarily adverb

/ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/

In a voluntary manner.

"She voluntarily stayed after school to help the teacher grade papers. "

concerns noun

/kənˈsɜːnz/ /kənˈsɝnz/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My parents have concerns about my future career path. "

effort noun

/ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/

The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office. He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

planned verb

/plænd/

To design (a building, machine, etc.).

"The architect planned the building for the client."

absence noun

/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /æbˈsɒns/

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

deliberately adverb

/dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/

Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

"To avoid a fight, Sarah deliberately walked a different route to school today. "