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deliberate

adjective
 
deliberate pronunciation English dɪˈlɪbərət deliberate pronunciation American dɪˈlɪbərət
1 done on purpose rather than by accident
Synonym
intentional
, planned
a deliberate act of vandalismThe speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government.
Opposite
unintentional
2 (of a movement or an action) done slowly and carefullyShe spoke in a slow and deliberate way.