B2adjectivepsychologywork
US/ˈpɜːr.pəs.fəl/
UK/ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/
having a clear aim and a strong determination to achieve it
In context
She walked into the office with a purposeful stride and asked to see the director.
After retiring, he wanted a purposeful life, so he began teaching volunteers.
The team made a purposeful effort to include every voice in the discussion.
Words that go with purposeful
adjective + noun
- purposeful lifeVolunteering gave him a purposeful life.
- purposeful strideHe crossed the platform with a purposeful stride.
- purposeful actionChange needs purposeful action, not just words.
- purposeful effortA purposeful effort was made to reduce waste.
- purposeful activityChildren learn best through purposeful activity.
verb + adjective
- feel purposefulHaving a daily routine helps me feel purposeful.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a very purposed person.Correct: She is a very purposeful person.