Pronunciation: /ˈeɪmləs/

Definitions of aimless

adjective having no specific goal or purpose

Example Sentences

A1 She wandered around the park in an aimless manner, not sure where to go next.

A2 The aimless wandering of the lost hiker eventually led them to a clearing where they could see the trail.

B1 The aimless meandering through the city streets left them feeling disoriented and lost.

B2 His aimless pursuit of wealth and fame only left him feeling empty and unfulfilled.

C1 The aimless nature of their relationship became apparent as they drifted further apart.

C2 The aimless way he approached his career led to missed opportunities and regrets.

adverb in a manner lacking direction or purpose

Example Sentences

A1 She wandered aimlessly around the park.

A2 He drove aimlessly through the countryside.

B1 The children played aimlessly in the backyard.

B2 Feeling lost and aimless, she decided to take a trip.

C1 The aimless wandering of the tourists annoyed the locals.

C2 The aimlessly drifting clouds painted a beautiful sunset.

Examples of aimless in a Sentence

formal The aimless wandering of the lost hiker led to their rescue being delayed.

informal I spent the whole day feeling aimless and not knowing what to do.

slang I was just aimlessly scrolling through social media, not really paying attention to anything.

figurative His aimless pursuit of happiness left him feeling more lost than ever.

Grammatical Forms of aimless

past tense

aimed

plural

aimlesses

comparative

more aimless

superlative

most aimless

present tense

aim

future tense

will aim

perfect tense

have aimed

continuous tense

is aiming

singular

aimless

positive degree

aimless

infinitive

to aim

gerund

aiming

participle

aiming

Origin and Evolution of aimless

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'aimless' originated from the combination of 'aim' meaning to point or direct towards a target and the suffix '-less' indicating lacking or without.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone or something lacking a specific goal or purpose, the word 'aimless' has evolved to also convey a sense of wandering or directionless behavior.