aimless
[ˈeɪm.ləs]
Aimless means without a clear direction or purpose.
When people say someone is being aimless, they usually mean that they don't have a specific goal in mind and are drifting through life. This can be when you're deciding what to do with your weekend, but then you end up sleeping the whole day. It's also common in conversations about plans for the future: "I was thinking of traveling, but it's hard to plan something aimless." Sometimes, being aimless is used as a joke or an excuse for procrastination – "I meant to clean my room today, but I got caught up in watching YouTube and lost all sense of direction!"
How common is "aimless"?
Word aimless is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
adjective
Without aim, purpose, or direction.
Example: an aimless life
Real examples of "aimlessly" in context
