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cross-pur·pose (krôs

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A usually unintentionally conflicting or contrary purpose.

Idiom:

at cross-purposes

Having or acting under a misunderstanding of each other's purposes: We're working at cross-purposes.

cross-purpose

1. a contrary aim or purpose

at cross-purposes conflicting; opposed; disagreeing

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Noun

cross-purpose - a contrary aim; "at cross-purposes"

aim, intent, intention, purpose, design - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

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