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purposeful [ˈpɜːpəsfʊl] adj
1. having a definite purpose in view 2. fixed in one's purpose; determined purposefully adv purposefulness n Usage: Purposefully is sometimes wrongly used where purposely is meant: he had purposely (not purposefully) left the door unlocked ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
purposeful adjective determined, resolved, resolute, decided, firm, settled, positive, fixed, deliberate, single-minded, tenacious, strong-willed, steadfast, immovable, unfaltering She had a purposeful air. faltering, wavering, undecided, aimless, vacillating, undetermined, purposeless, irresolute, otiose Translations purposeful [ˈpɜːpəsfʊl] ADJ [look, expression] → de determinación; [manner, walk] → resuelto, decidido; [work, activity] → con sentido purposeful [ˈpɜːpəsfʊl] adj → deciso/a, risoluto/a Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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