Wittingly: meaning, definitions and examples

in a knowledgeable way

Wittingly refers to doing something with full awareness or knowledge of the consequences. It implies a conscious decision made by a person rather than acting out of ignorance. This term often appears in contexts relating to intentions, decisions, and actions. When someone acts wittingly, they understand what they are doing and are aware of the implications of their actions.

deliberately, intentionally, knowingly

Examples of usage

• She wittingly made a pact with her rivals.

• He wittingly chose to ignore the warnings.

• They wittingly participated in the plan.

• The author wittingly included subtle social critiques.