Synonyms for

Aimless

Verb / ˈeɪmlʌs / Another word for aimless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

without purpose or direction

Synonyms & similar words

floating vagabond vagrant undirected planless adrift drifting afloat directionless rudderless purposeless directionless unfocused unmotivated wandering idle listless unproductive unprofitable inert lazy sluggish shiftless unambitious lackadaisical indolent lethargic passive apathetic inattentive

Example sentences

  1. She felt aimless and unsure about what to do next.
  2. The boat drifted aimlessly in the water.
  3. Without a goal, the team played aimlessly.
  4. He wandered aimlessly around the city.
  5. The book had an aimless plot with no clear direction.

Quotes

  • Aim at nothing and you'll hit it every time. - Zig Ziglar
  • The man who goes through life with an aimless existence is like a ship without a rudder. - Thomas Carlyle
  • A life without direction is a life without passion. Aimlessness is the enemy of happiness. - Anonymous

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