Antonyms for purposefully

Grammar : Adv

Spell : pur-puh s-fuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɜr pəs fəl

Definition of purposefully

Origin : 1835, from purpose (n.) + -ful. Related: Purposefully.

As in on purpose : adv done of one's own free will
As in seriously : adv not humorously
As in busily : adv actively; intently
As in vigorously : adv energetically
As in firmly : adv with determination

Example sentences :

Then the figure moved forward again, cautiously, purposefully.
Extract from : « The Monster » by S. M. Tenneshaw

Every word was purposefully clear, and at the end she paused invitingly.
Extract from : « Sonia Married » by Stephen McKenna

He came quickly and purposefully, and he was Mr. Schultz—none other.
Extract from : « The Incredible Honeymoon » by E. Nesbit

He had walked steadily and purposefully, with some definite destination in mind.
Extract from : « The Caves of Fear » by John Blaine

He set off for his office, moving quickly, purposefully, head up.
Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow

It is well to sleep intelligently, purposefully, knowing what you do it for.
Extract from : « The Science of Being Well » by Wallace Delois Wattles

Purposefully, therefore, he carried out his original purpose.
Extract from : « The Guarded Heights » by Wadsworth Camp

How could they have modified life, bent it purposefully to its greatest fulfilment?
Extract from : « The Hidden Places » by Bertrand W. Sinclair

It's as if scientific discussions have often been led astray—as if purposefully—as if by something directive, hovering over them.
Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort

Its progress will be intelligent only when it works rationally and purposefully upon the problems with which it is confronted.
Extract from : « The Next Step » by Scott Nearing

Synonyms for purposefully

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