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Synonyms

aimless

American  
[eym-lis] / ˈeɪm lɪs /

adjective

  1. without aim; purposeless.

aimless British  
/ ˈeɪmlɪs /

adjective

  1. having no goal, purpose, or direction

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Other Word Forms

  • aimlessly adverb
  • aimlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of aimless

First recorded in 1620–30; aim + -less

Example Sentences

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The latest edition of the prominent, often controversial survey of American art is an aimless overview that offers little memorable work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

It would take roughly 12 hours to watch the show from start to finish, but Stoschek and Kittelmann recommend an hour or two of aimless wandering.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

And that in turn prevents you from aimless or unthinking financial behavior.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

“Lurker” might not be the story of Hawk Tuah exactly, but Russell cleverly understands that just because someone seems aimless, that doesn’t mean they don’t know what they want.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2025

Ged went ashore, for it was still daylight, and he roamed the steep streets of the port-town, aimless and brooding.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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