Definitions

goal-oriented

[gohl-awr-ee-en-tid, ‐-ohr‐] / ˈgoʊlˌɔr iˌɛn tɪd, ‐ˌoʊr‐ /

ADJECTIVE

ambitious

Synonyms

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aggressive determined earnest energetic enthusiastic resourceful

WEAK

anxious ardent aspiring avid ball of fire bent upon climbing come on come on strong designing desirous driving eager eager beaver enterprising fireball get up and go go-getter hard ball high-reaching hopeful hungry industrious inspired intent longing power-loving purposeful pushing pushy self-starting sharp soaring striving thirsty vaulting zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lethargic unenthusiastic

WEAK

content easy facile fulfilled satisfied unassuming

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goal-oriented

The profile describes his character traits as “hardworking, goal-oriented, decisive, true to his principles, lover of freedom.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

Being a father has provided the obsessively goal-oriented McVay something new to “chase,” Whitworth said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

We think of negotiation, conflict resolution as goal-oriented behavior.

From Salon ● May 26, 2024

The NAc has a critical role in the learning and execution of goal-oriented behaviors.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2024

The European spirit is knowledge oriented, while the American perfectionist spirit is goal-oriented.

From The Brain, A Decoded Enigma by Dorin Teodor Moisa

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