Purposelessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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purposelessly

 

[ ˈpɜːrpəsˌləsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

Without purpose or aim; in a purposeless manner.

Synonyms

aimlessly, randomly, unintentionally

Examples of usage

  • She wandered around the city purposelessly.
  • He spent the afternoon purposelessly browsing the internet.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a manner lacking clear intention or objective.

Synonyms

thoughtlessly, unconcernedly, unconsciously

Examples of usage

  • The project was moving forward purposelessly.
  • He spoke purposelessly, without really saying anything of substance.

Translations

Translations of the word "purposelessly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem propósito

🇮🇳 उद्देश्यहीनता से

🇩🇪 zwecklos

🇮🇩 tanpa tujuan

🇺🇦 безцільно

🇵🇱 bezcelowo

🇯🇵 目的なしに (mokuteki nashi ni)

🇫🇷 sans but

🇪🇸 sin propósito

🇹🇷 amaçsızca

🇰🇷 목적 없이 (mokjeok eopsi)

🇸🇦 بلا هدف (bila hadaf)

🇨🇿 bezúčelně

🇸🇰 bezúčelne

🇨🇳 无目的地 (wú mùdì de)

🇸🇮 brez namena

🇮🇸 án tilgangs

🇰🇿 мақсатсыз

🇬🇪 უმიზნოდ (umiznod)

🇦🇿 məqsədsiz

🇲🇽 sin propósito

Etymology

The word 'purposelessly' is derived from the combination of two words: 'purpose' and the suffix '-less', meaning 'without'. The concept of acting without a clear purpose or aim has been explored in various philosophical and literary works, highlighting the importance of intention and direction in human actions.

See also: multipurpose, purposed, purposeful, purposefully, purposeless, purposelessness, purposes, repurpose, repurposing.