Definitions

aimless

[eym-lis] / ˈeɪm lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

having no goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desultory erratic frivolous haphazard indiscriminate pointless random

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

definite methodical particular sensible specific systematic

WEAK

determined directed goal-oriented motivated pointed purposeful resolute

Example Sentences

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In the Starkadders’ home, breakfast means congealed porridge, and cows are called Feckless, Aimless, Graceless and Pointless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

In a prolific recording career that stretched three decades, Snider made albums for labels owned by Prine and by Jimmy Buffett and for his own company, Aimless Records.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2025

Aimless hours at the end of a hose appear practical and purposeful, while fresh air and the sound of trickling water and birdsong soothe a fractious spirit.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Aimless and without ambition, he did not appear destined for much.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2018

Aimless, indifferent, or careless practice, never made a good writer, and never will.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

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