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noun a state of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

• Laziness is often seen as a hindrance to productivity in the workplace.
• I can't stand my brother's laziness when it comes to helping out with chores.
• Stop being so lazy and get off the couch!
• Procrastination is the cousin of laziness, so it's important to stay motivated and focused.

adjective having excessive ambition or desire for success

• His overambitious plan to launch three new products simultaneously proved to be too risky.
• She's always been a bit overambitious with her goals, but it's what drives her to succeed.
• Trying to finish all that work in one night is just plain overambitious.
• His overambitious dreams of becoming a famous actor were shattered when reality set in.

noun A person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection

• The perfectionist spent hours meticulously reviewing every detail of the report before submitting it.
• My sister is such a perfectionist when it comes to arranging her bookshelf.
• Don't be such a perfectionist, just relax and enjoy the moment.
• She was a perfectionist in the kitchen, always striving to create the most delicious dishes.

noun the reason for which something is done or created

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• The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
• What's the purpose of your visit to the city?
• I'm not sure what the purpose of all this drama is.
• The purpose of life is like a puzzle, we must figure it out as we go along.

noun a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment

• Self-confidence is a key trait for success in the professional world.
• Having self-confidence can really help you in social situations.
• You gotta have some self-confidence if you want to impress that girl.
• His self-confidence was like a suit of armor, protecting him from doubt and fear.

adjective describing a person who is determined and resolute in their opinions and beliefs

• She is known for being a strong minded individual who always stands by her principles.
• My sister is so strong minded, she never lets anyone tell her what to do.
• Don't mess with him, he's one of the most strong minded guys I know.
• Her strong minded attitude is like a shield, protecting her from negativity.

noun a task or activity that involves physical or mental effort

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important for us to work toward achieving our long-term goals.
• Let's all work toward getting that promotion next year.
• We need to hustle and work toward getting that project done on time.
• Just like a sculptor chisels away at a block of marble, we must work toward shaping our future.

noun a detailed plan outlining actions needed to achieve a specific goal or objective

• The board of directors approved the new action plan to address the company's financial challenges.
• We need to come up with an action plan to tackle this project.
• Let's put together a game plan, an action plan to crush this competition.
• Having a positive mindset is like having an action plan for success in life.

noun constant or close attention to what one is doing; diligence

• His assiduousness in completing all tasks assigned to him is truly commendable.
• She showed great assiduousness in studying for her exams.
• Dude, your assiduousness in cleaning your room is on point.
• The artist's assiduousness in perfecting every brushstroke is reflected in the masterpiece he created.

noun a judgment or evaluation of oneself; a self-assessment

• A self-appraisal is an important part of the performance review process in many organizations.
• I always dread doing my self-appraisal for work because I never know what to say.
• I aced my self-appraisal by highlighting all my achievements and downplaying my weaknesses.
• Doing a self-appraisal is like looking in the mirror and evaluating your own reflection.

adjective Describing a person who is driven and able to work independently without needing external motivation.

• She is a highly self-motivated individual who always takes initiative in her work.
• He doesn't need anyone to push him to work hard, he's just naturally self-motivated.
• I admire people who are self-motivated and go after what they want.
• Being self-motivated is like having your own internal cheerleader pushing you towards success.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, achievable describes something that can be accomplished or achieved

• Setting realistic goals is key to ensuring that they are achievable.
• If you study consistently, passing the exam is totally achievable.
• Dude, acing that job interview is totally achievable if you just believe in yourself.
• With hard work and determination, reaching your dreams is always achievable.