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synonyms for purposeful

  • calculated
  • deliberate
  • determined
  • intense
  • persistent
  • resolute
  • strong-willed
  • be out for blood
  • bent
  • bound
  • dead set on
  • decided
  • firm
  • fixed
  • intent
  • mean business
  • obstinate
  • playing hard ball
  • positive
  • purposive
  • settled
  • single-minded
  • stalwart
  • staunch
  • steadfast
  • steady
  • stubborn
  • telelogical
  • tenacious
  • undeviating
  • unfaltering
  • unwavering
See also synonyms for: purposefully / purposefulness
On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to purposeful, such as: calculated, deliberate, determined, intense, persistent, and resolute.

antonyms for purposeful

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  • irresolute
  • weak
  • aimless
  • thoughtless
  • undetermined
  • unplanned
  • wanton
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How to use purposeful in a sentence

The purposeful burden that I place on the term conversation is that it must work to resolve differences, must explore hard issues, and must be aimed toward a positive outcome.
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With the new suspension mounted, the Land Cruiser sits much taller than before, with wheels that now fit flush with the body for a more purposeful stance.
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We look forward to working with Neal and the excellent team he has built, and supporting HOMER as they grow and scale their purposeful play offerings across hands-on, in-person and digital experiences.
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If the Roundtable is serious about shifting from shareholder primacy to purposeful business, two things need to happen.
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The business community is in a powerful position to create change, and must be a purposeful participant and advocate.
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The sound of that quiet, purposeful hiss of the steam sent a thrill along the nerves.
THE DAUGHTERS OF DANAUSMONA CAIRD
It's a good House—good boys—manly, self-reliant, purposeful.
THE VARMINTOWEN JOHNSON
"Then I hope he will succeed in finding one in Boston," replied the girl, with purposeful evasion of the direct attack.
BELFORD'S MAGAZINE, VOL. II, NO. 3, FEBRUARY 1889VARIOUS
In his doctrine of creation in time, Maimonides endeavored to defend God's personality and voluntary and purposeful activity.
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Certainly, too, much of savage marriage law is of ancient and purposeful institution.
THE SECRET OF THE TOTEMANDREW LANG
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