Aimlessly

/ˈeɪm.ləs.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner without purpose or direction.

She wandered aimlessly through the streets, unsure of where she was headed.

Without any clear goal or objective.

He spent the afternoon aimlessly browsing the internet, clicking on random links.

Lacking intentionality or focus.

The dog ran aimlessly in the park, chasing after anything that moved.

Doing something without a specific plan.

They drove aimlessly around the city, exploring new neighborhoods.

Derived from the word 'aim' with the suffix '-lessly' indicating absence of aim.

aimless wandering

Walking without a destination or purpose.

aimless search

Looking for something without a clear goal.

aimless life

Living without a clear direction or purpose.

aim

To have a specific goal or purpose.

purpose

The reason for which something is done or created.

direction

The course along which someone or something moves.

Drifting

He was just drifting around, not really doing anything productive.

Ghosting

She was ghosting from place to place, avoiding any commitments.