aimless

Meanings

• adjective

  Without aim or purpose; lacking direction.

• Lacking a clear objective or plan.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aimless
hapless , helpless , endless , clueless

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Variants

List of all variants of aimless that leads to same result
aimless , aimlessly , aimlessness

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Etymology

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From Old French 'asmeil', without aim, from 'as' not + 'meil' way.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'aimless' is often used in psychology to describe individuals who lack a clear sense of purpose or direction in their lives.

2. In the novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger, the main character Holden Caulfield is described as being aimless and lost.

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Related Concepts

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1. purposeless: Synonymous with aimless, but may be used to emphasize the lack of a specific purpose or goal.

2. directionless: Similar to aimless, but may be used to describe a lack of guidance or a sense of being lost.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'aimless' is often used to describe characters who lack direction or purpose in their lives. This can lead to themes of existentialism and the search for meaning.

How to Memorize "aimless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object that is aimlessly wandering, without a clear path or goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aimless' with feelings of confusion, uncertainty, and lack of direction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'AIM' to remember the definition: 'A' for 'without aim', 'I' for 'in purpose', and 'M' for 'meaningless' or 'lacking direction'.

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