Purposeful: meaning, definitions and examples

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purposeful

[ ˈpɜːrpəsfl ]

^{Context #1}

behavior

Having or showing determination or resolve.

Synonyms

determined, intent, resolute

Examples of usage

She approached the task with a purposeful stride.
He gave her a purposeful look before making his decision.

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action

Done with a clear aim or intention.

Synonyms

calculated, deliberate, intentional

Examples of usage

He made purposeful movements towards the goal.
She spoke in a purposeful manner to convey her message.

Translations

Translations of the word "purposeful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 determinado

🇮🇳 उद्देश्यपूर्ण (uddeshyapūrṇa)

🇩🇪 zielstrebig

🇮🇩 tujuan

🇺🇦 цілеспрямований

🇵🇱 celowy

🇯🇵 目的のある (mokuteki no aru)

🇫🇷 délibéré

🇪🇸 decidido

🇹🇷 amaçlı

🇰🇷 목적이 있는 (mokjeog-i issneun)

🇸🇦 هادِف (hādif)

🇨🇿 účelový

🇸🇰 účelový

🇨🇳 有目的的 (yǒu mùdì de)

🇸🇮 namenoma

🇮🇸 ákveðinn

🇰🇿 мақсатты

🇬🇪 მიზანმიმართული (mizamnimaluli)

🇦🇿 məqsədli

🇲🇽 decidido

Word origin

The word 'purposeful' originated from the combination of 'purpose' and the suffix '-ful', which means full of. It first appeared in the early 19th century and has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are driven by a clear intention or aim.