1. cross-purpose
noun. a contrary aim.
Synonyms
- design
- intention
- purpose
- intent
Antonyms
- irresoluteness
- nonfunctional
- functional
- uselessness
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Words that Rhyme with Sense Of Purpose
- multipurpose
- all-purpose
Example sentences of the word sense-of-purpose
1. Noun Phrase
Caring for a cat also can provide a blind person with a sense of purpose and significance.
2. Noun Phrase
Some of these tenets include, moving naturally, having a sense of purpose and putting loved ones first.
2. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
Synonyms
- will
- goal
- design
- cross-purpose
- sake
- idea
- intention
- mind
- view
- final cause
- end
- intent
Antonyms
- movability
- unsoundness
- softness
- disagree
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] what something is used for.
Synonyms
- use
- raison d'etre
- functional
- nonfunctional
- function
- role
- utility
Antonyms
- functional
- uselessness
- inutility
- unsteadiness
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. purpose
noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
- tenacity
- industriousness
- persistency
- firmness
- tirelessness
- resolve
- resolution
- persistence
- tenaciousness
- diligence
- resoluteness
- perseverance
- firmness of purpose
- doggedness
- industry
- determination
- indefatigability
- pertinacity
Antonyms
- indecisiveness
- indecision
- movableness
- instability
Etymology
- purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
- purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. sense
verb. ['ˈsɛns'] perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles.
Synonyms
- perceive
- comprehend
Antonyms
- insignificance
- unimportance
- significant
Etymology
- sense (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. sense
noun. ['ˈsɛns'] a general conscious awareness.
Synonyms
- sense of responsibility
- sense of direction
- knowingness
- consciousness
- awareness
- cognisance
Antonyms
- inanimateness
- insentience
- effector
- sensitizing
Etymology
- sense (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. sense
noun. ['ˈsɛns'] the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted.
Synonyms
- import
- acceptation
- meaning
- word meaning
- signified
- signification
- word sense
Antonyms
- judgment in personam
- judiciousness
- injudiciousness
- approval
Etymology
- sense (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. sense
noun. ['ˈsɛns'] the faculty through which the external world is apprehended.
Synonyms
- sentiency
- module
- sensibility
- sensitiveness
- sentience
- sense modality
- mental faculty
- sensory faculty
- sensory system
- modality
- sensitivity
- faculty
Antonyms
- unperceptiveness
- insensitiveness
- sentient
- insentient
Etymology
- sense (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. sense
noun. ['ˈsɛns'] sound practical judgment.
Synonyms
- good sense
- gumption
- judgment
- logic
- horse sense
- discernment
- mother wit
- nous
- road sense
- sagacity
- judgement
- sagaciousness
Antonyms
- insensibility
- unconsciousness
- insensitive
- sensitive
Etymology
- sense (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. sense
noun. ['ˈsɛns'] a natural appreciation or ability.
Synonyms
- appreciation
- grasp
Antonyms
- unsusceptibility
- reversal
- judgment in rem
Etymology
- sense (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sens (Old French (842-ca. 1400))