Meaning & use

purposeful

adjective·Academic

Having a clear aim or intention, and acting with determination to achieve it.

See it in a sentence

She walked into the meeting with a purposeful stride, ready to make her case.

The team took a purposeful approach to fixing the software bug, testing each part methodically.

A note on using this word

Purposeful describes actions or manner, not just goals; it highlights visible determination and focus.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

aimlesshalf-hearted

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