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aimlessness

 

[ ˈeɪm.ləs.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of direction

Aimlessness refers to the state of being without a clear purpose or goal. It is characterized by a sense of wandering or drifting, without a specific destination or objective in mind. People experiencing aimlessness may feel lost, unsure of what they want to achieve or where they are headed.

Synonyms

directionlessness, lack of purpose, purposelessness.

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Word Description / Examples
aimlessness

This was an unintentional repetition. Refer to the above context and example.

  • Refer to the above example
directionlessness

Used to describe a sense of not having a clear path or direction, often used in both personal and professional contexts.

  • The company is experiencing directionlessness, struggling to decide on a future strategy
purposelessness

Used to describe actions or existence that seem to have no meaningful goal or objective, often conveying a sense of emptiness or futility.

  • He wandered through the city with a feeling of purposelessness, unsure of where to go or what to do
lack of purpose

Describes a condition where a person or group does not have a defined purpose or goal, often carrying a negative connotation.

  • Her days felt monotonous and empty, filled with a profound lack of purpose

Examples of usage

  • Her aimlessness led to feelings of confusion and dissatisfaction.
  • The aimlessness of his actions reflected his uncertainty about the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "aimlessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de objetivo

🇮🇳 उद्देश्यहीनता

🇩🇪 Ziellosigkeit

🇮🇩 kekurangantahuan

🇺🇦 безцільність

🇵🇱 bezcelowość

🇯🇵 目的のないこと

🇫🇷 absence de but

🇪🇸 falta de propósito

🇹🇷 amaçsızlık

🇰🇷 목적 없음

🇸🇦 عدم وجود هدف

🇨🇿 bezúčelnost

🇸🇰 bezcieľnosť

🇨🇳 无目的

🇸🇮 brezciljnost

🇮🇸 markaleysi

🇰🇿 мақсатсыздық

🇬🇪 მიზნის არქონა

🇦🇿 məqsədsizlik

🇲🇽 falta de propósito

Etymology

The word 'aimlessness' originates from the combination of 'aimless' (lacking a clear purpose or goal) and the suffix '-ness' (indicating a state or condition). It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of aimlessness has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the struggle of individuals to find meaning and direction in their lives.

See also: aim, aiming, aimless, aimlessly, aims.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,753, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.