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Aimless

/ˈeɪm.ləs/ · adjective

Meaning

Without aim, purpose, or direction..

Example Sentences

an aimless life
In the first few days of the fourth stage the lobsterlings are good swimmers — this is their "redeeming vice" — but the swimming is strong and bears no comparison to the aimless drifting movement characteristic of larval stages.

Synonyms for aimless

vagrantvagabondunsettledadriftdriftingfloatingafloatdirectionlessrudderlesspurposelessundirectedplanless

Antonyms for aimless

Related Words

directionlesspurposelessplanlessrudderlessundirectedunsettledvagrantvagabondadriftfloatingafloatdriftingmindlessindiscriminatethoughtlessrecklessblindindirectedunaimingpointless

Word Forms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does aimless mean?

Aimless means Without aim, purpose, or direction..

What is a synonym for aimless?

Common synonyms include vagrant, vagabond, unsettled, adrift.

What is the opposite of aimless?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use aimless in a sentence?

an aimless life

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