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purposeful adjective [ ˈpəːpəsfʊl ]

• having or showing determination or resolve.
• "the purposeful stride of a great barrister"
Similar: determined, resolute, resolved, firm, steadfast, single-minded, enthusiastic, ambitious, enterprising, motivated, driven, committed, dedicated, persistent, persevering, tenacious, dogged, unfaltering, unwavering, unshakeable,
Opposite: aimless, irresolute,
• having a useful purpose.
• "purposeful activities"
• intentional.
• "if his sudden death was not accidental, it must have been purposeful"


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