Aimlessly Meaning in English
word
ˈeɪmɫəsɫi
AIM-luss-lee
ˈeɪmləsli
AIM-luss-lee
Definition
In a way that shows no purpose, plan, or direction.
Usage & Nuances
Typically describes movement, actions, or wandering without purpose. Used in both literal (walking) and figurative (thinking) contexts. Formal and informal.
Spanish: sin rumbo - sin objetivoPortuguese (BR): sem rumo - sem objetivoPortuguese (PT): sem rumo - sem objetivoChinese (Simplified): 漫无目的地Chinese (Traditional): 漫無目的地Hindi: बिना लक्ष्य के - बिना उद्देश्य केArabic: بدون هدف - بدون غايةBengali: উদ্দেশ্যহীনভাবে - বির্জনভাবেRussian: бесцельноJapanese: 目的もなくVietnamese: một cách vô định - một cách không mục đíchKorean: 아무 목적 없이 - 무의미하게Turkish: amaçsızcaUrdu: بلا مقصد - بے ہدفIndonesian: tanpa tujuan - dengan tidak tentu arah
Example Sentences
He walked aimlessly around the park.
basic
The papers were scattered aimlessly on the floor.
basic
She stared aimlessly out the window.
basic
We spent the afternoon driving aimlessly through the city.
natural
Sometimes I just scroll aimlessly through my phone when I'm bored.
natural
His thoughts wandered aimlessly during the long meeting.
natural