purposive

1 antonym for purposive — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Having a clear purpose, especially through the way something has developed naturally.

Synonyms by Meaning

Done deliberately, with a clear aim in mind.

advertent wilful witting deliberate intentional voluntary conscious volitional purposeful

Opposites

random

Showing that something has a clear aim or goal.

determined resolute

random

Formed from purpose and -ive. Compare purpositive.

determined random conscious voluntary deliberate intentional resolute witting volitional purposeful wilful advertent