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Cross-purpose (Noun)

Meaning

A contrary aim; "at cross-purposes".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The two teams were working at cross-purposes, with one trying to increase sales and the other trying to reduce costs.
  • The politician's speech was at cross-purposes with the party's official stance on the issue.
  • The two friends were at cross-purposes, with one wanting to go to the beach and the other wanting to visit the city.
  • The government's policies seemed to be at cross-purposes, with some aimed at reducing poverty and others increasing inequality.
  • The manager and the employee were working at cross-purposes, with the manager prioritizing profits and the employee focusing on customer satisfaction.

Hypernyms

  • Aim
  • Intention
  • Intent
  • Design
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