# purposeful

**Pronunciation:** /ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ · PUR-pus-ful

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Having or showing a lot of determination to achieve a particular aim.

## Examples

- He made a purposeful effort to learn Spanish before his trip.
- The team's purposeful approach led them to victory.
- Her actions were always purposeful, never random.

## Synonyms

- determined — Strongly decided on a course of action.
- resolute — Firmly resolved or set in purpose.
- driven — Compelled by a strong desire or ambition.
- intent — Showing intense concentration or purpose.

## Antonyms

- aimless — Without direction or clear goals.
- random — Without a plan or pattern.
- indecisive — Unable to make decisions quickly and effectively.

## Common patterns

- purposeful about — Having a clear intention or aim regarding something. — She was very purposeful about her career choices.
- purposeful in — Showing clear intention or aim in a particular area or activity. — He was purposeful in his search for a new job.

## Collocations

- purposeful stride — She walked with a purposeful stride towards the stage.
- purposeful action — His purposeful action was to secure the contract.
- purposeful look — He gave me a purposeful look, signaling it was time to leave.

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