CEFR B2

aimlessly

adverb

Meaning

Without purpose or direction; in a way that lacks a clear goal or objective.

Examples

After losing his job, he spent several weeks wandering aimlessly around the city.
The conversation drifted aimlessly from one topic to another without reaching any conclusion.

Synonyms: randomly, purposelessly, haphazardly, desultorily

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aimlessly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪmləsli/

Definition

Without purpose or direction; in a way that lacks a clear goal or objective.

Examples

After losing his job, he spent several weeks wandering aimlessly around the city.
The conversation drifted aimlessly from one topic to another without reaching any conclusion.

Synonyms of aimlessly

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