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goal-oriented

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

Example Sentences

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A 2021 meta-analysis of the impact of videogames found that some games have educational benefits, but heavy gaming can also “lead to addiction and impair ability to focus on effortful goal oriented behavior.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 21, 2025

“Here’s to making the best of 2024 and living our most healthiest, happiest and goal oriented lives ever!!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

Keeping goals is the best shield that we have against distractions, because our attention is goal oriented.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2023

“I never anticipated winning. I’ve never been goal oriented, you know, projecting the future. I like to take it a day at a time, just live in the now. I just enjoy playing golf.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2016

“Cadet Mason is incredibly focused and goal oriented, and people that driven have a tendency to grate on others.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin