strivings
Pushes toward goals
Strivings are earnest efforts toward a goal, often suggesting struggle against difficulty or sustained exertion over time.
The word carries a sense of aspiration and determination: Her strivings for excellence defined her career.
Strivings often appear in philosophical or psychological contexts discussing human motivation and purpose: the basic strivings of the human spirit.
Deeply held goals
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- aimsPurposes or targets
- objectivesIntended targets or ends
- targetsIntended aims or marks
ambitions · pursuits · missions · visions · purposes · intentions · desires · hopes
Persistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
grit · fortitude · constancy · stamina · doggedness · resolve · dedication · commitment
Strong desire for achievement
- driveOperate a vehicle
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- hungerNeed for nourishment
yearning · longing · desire · passion · zeal · fervor · fire · push
Purposeful sustained attempt
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- workEffort toward a goal
struggle · grind · sweat · travail · drudgery · hardship · enterprise · industry
Favorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- attainmentSuccessful reaching of goal
fulfillment · realization · breakthrough · feat · milestone · excellence · distinction · merit
Progress toward maturity
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- progressionSequential forward movement
- improvementPositive change in quality
enrichment · flourishing · blossoming · transformation · cultivation · actualization · becoming · unfolding
aspirations
Deeply held goals
- dreamsInvoluntary sleep visions
- aimsPurposes or targets
- objectivesIntended targets or ends
targets · ambitions · pursuits · missions · visions · purposes · intentions · desires · hopes · ideals
tenacity
Persistent grip or resolve
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
resilience · grit · fortitude · constancy · stamina · doggedness · resolve · dedication · commitment · willpower
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- driveOperate a vehicle
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- determinationFirmness of purpose
hunger · yearning · longing · desire · passion · zeal · fervor · fire · push · urge
endeavor
Purposeful sustained attempt
- toilStrenuous, prolonged effort
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- exertionVigorous physical effort
work · struggle · grind · sweat · travail · drudgery · hardship · enterprise · industry · diligence
success
Favorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
attainment · fulfillment · realization · breakthrough · feat · milestone · excellence · distinction · merit · recognition
development
Progress toward maturity
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- progressionSequential forward movement
improvement · enrichment · flourishing · blossoming · transformation · cultivation · actualization · becoming · unfolding · elevation
- goalsgoals, goal, aims, objective, objectives
strivingsresignation
Voluntary relinquishment of position
acceptance · surrender · acquiescence · contentment · giving up
strivingsgiving up
Choosing to stop trying
capitulation · abandonment · quitting · renunciation · relinquishment