aimless
pronunciation
How to pronounce aimless in British English:
UK [ˈeɪmləs]
How to pronounce aimless in American English:
US [ˈeɪmləs]
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- Adjective:
- aimlessly drifting
- continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
Word Origin
- aimless (adj.)
- 1620s, from aim (n.) + -less. Related: Aimlessly; aimlessness.
Synonym
inconstant desultory irresolute unsteady variable vacillating unsure fitful indecisive changeable wayward unreasoning unpredictable undecided erratic mutable irregular
Example
- 1. With its dry , academic style and aimless structure , I was surprised to see it on the list .
- 2. Believe it or not , some folks aren 't sure what their purpose and goals in life are and live in a depressed state of aimless wondering and disillusionment . But it doesn 't have to be like that !
- 3. There , in a seaside town in ireland ( mccann was born in dublin but now lives in new york ) , we are introduced to two of its central characters , a budding monk named corrigan and his aimless brother , ciaran .
- 4. If you don 't plan specific activities for whilst you 're away from the computer , then you are much more likely to fall into the trap of aimless surfing or playing solitaire when you have spare time to kill or just need a break from the work .
- 5. When you are setting your social media expectations and goals , remember to avoid pitfalls that many enter . Really assess what you want to get out of your experience . If you do this early , you can avoid the frustration of aimless wandering quickly .