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purposefulness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of purposefulness

firm or unwavering adherence to oneʼs purpose

approached the challenge with grim purposefulness

Synonyms of purposefulness

decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determination, determinedness, firmness, granite, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, stick-to-itiveness

Words Related to purposefulness

doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity

certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness

alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness

backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms of purposefulness

doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty

aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

Antonyms of purposefulness

hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

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