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goal-directed

goal-directed

1 5.3
A person, action, or plan that aims to reach a clear result
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡoʊl dɪˈrɛktɪd/
translation icon : orientado a objetivos
  • Aristotle, remember, argues that all action is goal directed, is goal oriented.
  • goal-directed behavior
  • goal-directed action
  • goal-directed activity

Earlier I said we are goal directed machines.

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Examples

  • Inventions and innovations are the results of specific, goal-directed research.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Such expectancies and anticipations function to keep behavior consistent, goal-directed, and reasonably integrated.

    Blog text (7)
  • Human beings are a goal directed species.

  • And that goal directed behavior is what moves your life forward in a purposeful way.

  • When the focus was on the goal-directed actions, we replicated the positive effect of forming implementation intentions.

    Academic text (2003)
  • One team felt that a pragmatic, goal-directed effort can override the potential philosophical barriers.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Disorders of executive functioning are common, including difficulties in organizing, evaluating, and carrying out goal-directed activities relevant to academic expectations and social behaviors.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Successful athletes often display a goal-directed attitude, focusing on their performance and improvement.

  • Setting specific deadlines can help create a goal-directed approach to completing projects efficiently.

  • She pursued a goal-directed lifestyle, always striving to achieve her personal and professional objectives.

Synonyms

purposeful
vsgoal-directed
27 4.2

Having a clear aim and strong determination

emphasizes being driven by objectives rather than personal determination
purposive
vsgoal-directed
1 7.7

Having a clear plan or goal

focuses on being driven by objectives rather than mere intention
purposed
vsgoal-directed
4.8

Having a clear aim in what you do

is about actions guided by objectives rather than inner feeling
directed
vsgoal-directed
3.9

Having a clear direction or purpose

is centered on having clear objectives rather than mere directional aim

Antonyms

527 3.4

Happening without a plan and by chance

13 3.6

Not having a clear goal or plan

How Purposeful

single-minded
15 4.4
driven
3.5
goal-directed
1 5.3
purposeful
27 4.2
intentional
117 3.9

Surface Forms

goal-directed positive

Morphology

goal-directed = goal + directed (transparent) = goal + direct + ed

Formed from 'goal' + 'directed' (the past participle/adjective of 'direct'), meaning 'directed toward a goal', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Goal-directed joins goal ('aim' or 'target') and directed (from 'direct', as in direction, meaning 'to guide'), so it describes an action or behavior that is guided toward a clear aim.