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aimless

/ˈeɪmləs/
aim · less ˈeɪm · ləs
English Definition
adj. without purpose or direction.
中文释义
无目的的, 无方向的
Significado en Español
sin rumbo, sin propósito
한국어 뜻
목적 없는, 방향 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô mục đích, không phương hướng
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How to use “aimless” in a sentence

After graduating, he spent a year in an aimless search for a career he could settle into.

毕业后,他在毫无方向地寻找自己想从事的职业中度过了一年。

We took an aimless walk around the lake after dinner.

晚饭后,我们绕着湖漫无目的地散步。

Without a clear goal, the meeting became long and aimless.

没有明确的目标,会议变得冗长而漫无边际。

The boat drifted aimlessly after the motor stopped.

马达停了以后,小船漫无方向地漂流。

Synonyms
purposeless wandering drifting random
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
aim (goal) + less (without) → aimless
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “aimless”:

  1. A focused
  2. B purposeless
  3. C deliberate
  4. D determined
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B — purposeless. “aimless” means adj. without purpose or direction.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The student''s journey through various hobbies without any clear goal was considered ______.

  1. A focused
  2. B erratic
  3. C aimless
  4. D purposeful
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C — aimless. “aimless” means adj. without purpose or direction.

Common questions about “aimless”

What does “aimless” mean?

aimless — adj. without purpose or direction.. In Chinese: 无目的的, 无方向的.

How do you pronounce “aimless”?

aimless is pronounced /ˈeɪmləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: aim · less.

How do you use “aimless” in a sentence?

“aimless” means without purpose or direction.. Examples: (1) After graduating, he spent a year in an aimless search for a career he could settle into. (2) We took an aimless walk around the lake after dinner. (3) Without a clear goal, the meeting became long and aimless. (4) The boat drifted aimlessly after the motor stopped.

What are synonyms for “aimless”?

purposeless, wandering, drifting, random — all close in meaning to aimless (adj. without purpose or direction.).

Is “aimless” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. aimless appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aimless”?

aim (goal) + less (without) → aimless

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