Adverbs of Purpose and Intention

without being controlled or limited by others

After retirement, she traveled freely across Europe without a fixed itinerary.

by chance and without planning in advance

She accidentally knocked over the vase while reaching for her phone.

in a way that is intentional and not accidental

She spilled the ink on the paper on purpose to create an artistic effect.

with a lack of desire or a sense of resistance

She unwillingly accepted the additional workload, feeling overwhelmed by the demands.

acting automatically or without deep thinking

She thoughtlessly hummed a tune while washing dishes, lost in habit.

in a manner that shows one is inclined or happy to do something

She willingly agreed to help her friend move into the new apartment.

in a way that is done on purpose

She intentionally left the door unlocked to let the cat out.

in a manner that serves a specific aim or useful function

The new policy was drafted purposefully to address long-standing inequalities.