Aimless (adjective)

Meaning & Definition of Aimless

without aim or purpose, not having a goal or purpose

Aimless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

"he enjoyed taking aimless walks through the park"

similar: arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter, hit-or-miss, random, scattered, slapdash, stray

related: accidental, casual, chance, chancy, contingent, fluky, fortuitous, inadvertent, incidental, lucky, unconsidered, unintended, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, scattershot, shotgun, irregular, odd, sporadic, spot, directionless, objectless, purposeless, indiscriminate, unsystematic, undirected, disorderly, disorganized, undiscriminating, unselective

opposite: methodical, nonrandom, orderly, organized, regular, systematic, systematized

near: established, fixed, regular, set, stable, steady, constant, continuous, even, arranged, managed, orchestrated, ordered, planned, aware, conscious, deliberate, purposeful, thoughtful, willful

Related Entry: Aim (noun)

Aim is a different word from Aimless. The synonyms below are for aim, not for aimless.

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

"the main aim of a trip to the city is to shop for school clothes, but we always go to the artisans' market, too"

similar: ambition, aspiration, bourne, design, dream, end, goal, idea, ideal, intent, intention, mark, meaning, object, objective, plan, point, pretension, purpose, target, thing, name of the game

related: grail, holy grail, plot, project, scheme, desire, hope, mind, wish, nirvana, destination, terminus

near: means, method, way

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aimless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aimless:

arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter, hit-or-miss, random, scattered, slapdash, stray

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aimless

Words with the opposite meaning of Aimless:

methodical, nonrandom, orderly, organized, regular, systematic, systematized

Related Words for Aimless

Near Antonyms of Aimless

established, fixed, set, stable, steady, constant, continuous, even, arranged, managed, orchestrated, ordered, planned, aware, conscious, deliberate, purposeful, thoughtful, willful

Word Forms of Aimless

Derived words: aimlessly (adverb), aimlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Aimless

First known use: 1583

Frequently Asked Questions about Aimless

What does "Aimless" mean?

"Aimless" means without aim or purpose, not having a goal or purpose. As an adjective, it is defined as: without aim or purpose, not having a goal or purpose.

What is another word for "Aimless"?

Other words for "Aimless" include arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter, hit-or-miss and random. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aimless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aimless"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aimless". Common alternatives include arbitrary, catch-as-catch-can, desultory, erratic, haphazard, helter-skelter, hit-or-miss, random, scattered and slapdash.

What is the opposite of "Aimless"?

Antonyms of "Aimless" include methodical, nonrandom, orderly, organized, regular, systematic and systematized. Near antonyms include established, fixed, set and stable.

How do you use "Aimless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aimless" in a sentence: "he enjoyed taking aimless walks through the park".

Is "Aimless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aimless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Aimless"?

"Aimless" is pronounced /ˈām-ləs/ and divided into syllables as aim·less.

What is the origin of the word "Aimless"?

First known use: 1583.