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aimless

/ˈeɪm.ləs/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈeɪm.ləs/

Describes a person or action that lacks a clear purpose, direction, or goal.

ruОписывает человека или действие, лишённое чёткой цели, направления или задачи.esDescribe a una persona o acción que carece de un propósito, dirección u objetivo claro, a menudo vagando sin meta fija.frDécrit une personne ou une action dépourvue de but précis, de direction ou de tâche.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Handlung ohne klares Ziel, Richtung oder Aufgabe; planlos und ohne erkennbaren Zweck.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou ação sem objetivo, direção ou propósito definido.zh形容人或行为缺乏明确的目标、方向或目的。也可指没有计划、漫无目的地进行。arيصف شخصًا أو فعلًا يفتقر إلى هدف واضح أو اتجاه أو غاية محددة. يشير أيضًا إلى ما لا طائل منه أو ما يفتقر إلى التنظيم والغرض.

  1. Without purpose or direction B2 formal

    Lacking a clear goal, purpose, or plan; moving or acting without a specific aim.

    • He spent the afternoon in an aimless walk through the city.
    • Her career seemed aimless, with no clear direction.
    • The conversation was aimless, jumping from topic to topic.

    ruБесцельныйessin rumbo, sin propósitofrsans but ni directiondeziellosptSem rumozh无目的的arبلا هدف

    Synonyms: directionlessdriftingerraticgoallesspointlesspurposelessundirectedunfocusedwandering

    Antonyms: determineddirectedfocusedintentionalpurposeful

  2. Drifting or unsettled C1 formal

    Continually changing, especially from one place, occupation, or activity to another, without settling.

    • After college, he led an aimless life, moving from job to job.
    • She felt aimless, drifting between different cities without a home.
    • His aimless wandering from one abode to another worried his family.

    ruБеспорядочныйessin rumbo, errantefrErrant, instabledeZiellos und unstetptSem rumozh漫无目的的arمتذبذب غير مستقر

    Synonyms: adriftdriftingitinerantrootlessrovingunsettledwandering

    Antonyms: focusedpurposefulsettled

  • more aimless comparative form
  • most aimless superlative form