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单词 purposefulness
释义

purposeful

adjective

pur·​pose·​ful ˈpər-pəs-fəl How to pronounce purposeful (audio)
1
: having a purpose: such as
a
: meaningful
purposeful activities
b
: intentional
purposeful ambiguity
2
: full of determination
was soft-spoken but purposeful
purposefully
ˈpər-pəs-fə-lē How to pronounce purposeful (audio)
adverb
purposefulness noun

Synonyms

  • bent (on or upon)
  • bound
  • decisive
  • determined
  • do-or-die
  • firm
  • hell-bent (on or upon)
  • intent
  • out
  • resolute
  • resolved
  • set
  • single-minded
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Example Sentences

a soft-spoken but purposeful criminal investigator there's a difference between a purposeful lie and an accidental untruth
Recent Examples on the Web And then there’s an effective, purposeful way that the city manager is held accountable in getting all that resolved and taken care of. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Employers looking to create equity in their workforce need to plan and be purposeful about inequity in their benefits. Priya Krishnan, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2022 Marilyn’s public presence was playful, seductive, and purposeful. Lena Dunham, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2022 Her criminal action was willful, deliberate, intentional and purposeful. Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2022 Lean and purposeful, yet understated and classy, they were made from a leather upper fitted with a sole that reminded me of an athletic shoe. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022 Incorporating feedback from the greater team can lead to the creation of a more holistic and purposeful mission. Sylvia Hastanan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Castles are built upon clichés, for reasons that can seem both purposeful and lazy; action and mythology can take precedence over character and relationships, which are often more implied than portrayed. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 These experiences will ensure employees feel their work is purposeful, have a sense of belonging on their teams, and show leaders care about their well-being. Dr. Richard Osibanjo, Forbes, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

purposeful

adjective

pur·​pose·​ful ˈpər-pəs-fəl How to pronounce purposeful (audio)
: having a clear intention or aim

purposefulness

noun

as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose approached the challenge with grim purposefulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • decisiveness
  • determination
  • decision
  • resolve
  • resoluteness
  • persistence
  • persistency
  • decidedness
  • readiness
  • firmness
  • resolution
  • certainty
  • granite
  • stick-to-itiveness
  • confidence
  • doggedness
  • determinedness
  • tenacity
  • perseverance
  • tenaciousness
  • gameness
  • certitude
  • stubbornness
  • obstinacy
  • obduracy
  • eagerness
  • sureness
  • alacrity
  • fortitude
  • grit
  • obstinateness
  • obdurateness
  • sand
  • iron
  • backbone
  • pluck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • irresolution
  • indecision
  • hesitation
  • indecisiveness
  • vacillation
  • uncertainty
  • doubt
  • incertitude
  • indetermination
  • irresoluteness
  • reluctance
  • unwillingness
  • disinclination
  • indisposition
  • aversion
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