单词	purposefulness
释义	purposeful adjective pur·​pose·​ful ˈpər-pəs-fəl  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  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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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  : 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 See More
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