Doing something with the intention of having a specific outcome.
I purposefully did not mention it because I didn't want to risk ruining the surprise.
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When you ask questions or do something, just for the sake of doing it without any real purpose.
the child was asking so many questions his friend said he was being purposefully obtuse
when you are being stupid or unclear on purpose- to cause trouble or confusion. can also be condradictory
kid: i did my homework but i didnt do my homework
teacher:stop being Purposefully obtuse