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

Critics and audiences responded in turn, taking an immediate shine to Bryan’s doofiness and contrasting it with Alice’s purposeful, goal-oriented approach to a zombie apocalypse.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Making more doesn’t always mean you manage that money poorly, of course—so long as you can manage the transition and remain clear-eyed and goal-oriented.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

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

From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2024

I love thinking about the review of a collection before we start working on it — I’m very goal-oriented like that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2023

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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