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goal-oriented

goal-o·ri·ent·ed
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gohl noun, adjective awr-ee-uh nt, ‐ee-ent, ohr-]
    • /goʊl noun, adjective ˈɔr i ənt, ‐iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gohl noun, adjective awr-ee-uh nt, ‐ee-ent, ohr-]
    • /goʊl noun, adjective ˈɔr i ənt, ‐iˌɛnt, ˈoʊr-/

Definitions of goal-oriented word

  • adjective goal-oriented (of a person) focused on reaching a specific objective or accomplishing a given task; driven by purpose: goal-oriented teams of teachers. 1
  • adjective goal-oriented (of a project or plan) designed to achieve desired results; targeted: a goal-oriented budget. 1
  • adjective goal-oriented aimed at achieving sth 1
See all 3 definitions of goal-oriented

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Origin of goal-oriented

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Goal-oriented

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Goal-oriented

goal-oriented popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for goal-oriented

adj goal-oriented

  • earnest — serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker.
  • determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
  • aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
  • resourceful — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
  • anxious — If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen.
All 34 Synonyms of goal-oriented

Antonyms for goal-oriented

adj goal-oriented

  • lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
  • content — The contents of a container such as a bottle, box, or room are the things that are inside it.
  • fulfilled — to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
  • satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
  • unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
All 8 Antonyms of goal-oriented

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