aimless
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for aimless, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Lacking a clear purpose or direction.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use aimless
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
aimless wandering
aimless drifting
Etymology
From "aim" plus the suffix "-less," meaning "without."
Full origin of aimless →Frequently asked questions
What does “aimless” mean?
The word “aimless” means lacking a clear purpose or direction. In plain terms, without any clear goal or direction.
How do you pronounce “aimless”?
“Aimless” is pronounced AYM-luhs (/ˈeɪm.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “aimless” in a sentence?
Here is “aimless” used in a sentence: “He spent an aimless afternoon wandering the city.”
What part of speech is “aimless”?
“Aimless” is an adjective.
