Antonyms for goal
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1. goalnoun

   Synonyms:
   objective, purpose, aspiration, ambition

2. goalnoun

   A result that one is attempting to achieve.

   Synonyms:
   ambition, aspiration, objective, purpose

3. goalnoun

   In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.

   Synonyms:
   objective, ambition, purpose, aspiration

4. goalnoun

   The act of placing the object into the goal.

   Synonyms:
   purpose, aspiration, objective, ambition

5. goalnoun

   A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.

   Synonyms:
   aspiration, ambition, purpose, objective

6. goalnoun

   A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.

   Synonyms:
   ambition, objective, aspiration, purpose

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1. goal

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

   Synonyms:
   aim, aspiration, design, determination, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, inclination, intent, intention, mark, object, purpose, tendency

Matched Categories

1. • Cognitive Content
   • End
   • Game Equipment
   • Score

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:2.6 / 5 votes

1. goal, endnoun

   the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

   "the ends justify the means"

   Synonyms:
   remnant, death, end, final stage, closing, conclusion, close, finish, destruction, oddment, remainder, last, ending, destination, terminal

2. finish, destination, goalnoun

   the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

   "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

   Synonyms:
   refinement, coating, last, polish, finale, culture, ending, end, cultivation, finish, close, finis, finishing, stopping point, address, terminus, destination, name and address, conclusion

3. goalnoun

   game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points

   Synonyms:
   destination, end, finish

4. goalnoun

   a successful attempt at scoring

   "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play"

   Synonyms:
   destination, end, finish

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1. goalnoun

   Synonyms:
   bourne, end, aim, destination

How to use goal in a sentence?

1. Kurt Lewin:

   A successful individual typically sets his next goal somewhat but not too much above his last achievement. In this way he steadily raises his level of aspiration.

2. June Sheaks:

   Our primary goal is to keep this type of sportsmanship alive.

3. Jens Holte:

   If we do not achieve results, we will not achieve our common goal and our ambitious objectives, without results, we will not be able to sustain and increase the financial investment needed.

4. Nasrin Amirsedghi:

   Iranian regime’s goal is the destruction of Israel.

5. Nicholas Dungan:

   What hasn't been said is they don't need to have exactly the same interests. They only need to have a sufficient overlap of interests for them to be able to take united action under the leadership of somebody who can keep them together, i think that this is Hollande's goal. To provide that leadership.

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