If two people or groups are at cross-purposes they do not understand each other because they have different intentions:
Purposeful
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The act of being [on purpose], or [indicating] that something is the opposite of [accidental].....okay Mike??
Purposeful meaning & definition 1 of Purposeful.
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Having or showing determination or resolve.
Purposeful meaning & definition 2 of Purposeful.
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[An act] [or something] that is full of [purpose]. purpose
Purposeful meaning & definition 3 of Purposeful.
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showing that you know what you want to do:
Purposeful meaning & definition 4 of Purposeful.
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