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Definitions

aimless

[eym-lis] / ˈeɪm lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
having no goal
Synonyms
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desultory erratic frivolous haphazard indiscriminate pointless random
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accidental any which way bits and pieces blind capricious careless casual chance directionless drifting fanciful fickle fits and starts flighty fortuitous goalless heedless hit-or-miss indecisive irresolute objectless purposeless shiftless stray thoughtless unavailing undirected unguided unplanned unpredictable vagrant wandering wanton wayward
Antonyms
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definite methodical particular sensible specific systematic
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determined directed goal-oriented motivated pointed purposeful resolute

Example Sentences

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He grew up in Providence, R.I., and by his own account was aimless until his 21st year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

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

I was slow and aimless, unafraid as I pulled Ben’s book from under my burning mattress.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.