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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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Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers of ‘Stranger Things,’ this series follows an engaged couple on an overlong and aimless journey filled with creepiness and dread.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Despite the money and recognition, Kate seemed aimless and faced increasing public scrutiny and scorn.

From Literature

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

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

From MarketWatch

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