Definitions

goal-oriented

[gohl-awr-ee-en-tid, ‐-ohr‐] / ˈgoʊlˌɔr iˌɛn tɪd, ‐ˌoʊr‐ /

ADJECTIVE

ambitious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive determined earnest energetic enthusiastic resourceful

WEAK

anxious ardent aspiring avid ball of fire bent upon climbing come on come on strong designing desirous driving eager eager beaver enterprising fireball get up and go go-getter hard ball high-reaching hopeful hungry industrious inspired intent longing power-loving purposeful pushing pushy self-starting sharp soaring striving thirsty vaulting zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lethargic unenthusiastic

WEAK

content easy facile fulfilled satisfied unassuming

Example Sentences

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McDonald wants his team to focus on the Mindful Athlete: goal-oriented, active people who mix and match athletic and lifestyle apparel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Making more doesn’t always mean you manage that money poorly, of course—so long as you can manage the transition and remain clear-eyed and goal-oriented.

From The Wall Street Journal

Being a father has provided the obsessively goal-oriented McVay something new to “chase,” Whitworth said.

From Los Angeles Times

Defending Moon’s good-faith engagement with Kim Jong Un as a form of “pragmatic and goal-oriented” diplomacy in an interview with local media, Choi pointed to instances in which Moon offered due criticism of Kim and his regime.

From Los Angeles Times

We think of negotiation, conflict resolution as goal-oriented behavior.

From Salon

goal-oriented

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