Aimlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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aimlessness
[ ˈeɪm.ləs.nəs ]
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
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.
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.
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