Synonyms of aimless

aimless

adjective

ˈām-ləs 

as in random

lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

he enjoyed taking aimless walks through the park

Synonyms & Similar Words

• random
• scattered
• arbitrary
• erratic
• stray
• haphazard
• sporadic
• accidental
• casual
• lucky
• desultory
• slapdash
• contingent
• odd
• hit-or-miss
• irregular
• chance
• helter-skelter
• directionless
• catch-as-catch-can
• purposeless
• inadvertent
• shotgun
• incidental
• unplanned
• unconsidered
• unintentional
• unintended
• indiscriminate
• fortuitous
• unpremeditated
• undirected
• spot
• unsystematic
• disorganized
• scattershot
• flukey
• disorderly
• objectless
• chancy
• undiscriminating
• unselective
• fluky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematic
• regular
• orderly
• methodical
• regular
• continuous
• constant
• organized
• steady
• stable
• fixed
• methodic
• established
• nonrandom
• systematized
• even
• arranged
• set
• conscious
• deliberate
• purposeful
• planned
• aware
• wilful
• thoughtful
• willful
• managed
• ordered
• orchestrated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aimless

Legendary pool shark Minnesota Fats happened to be in Springfield at the same time and Raby, with skills honed during his aimless youth, took him on. —Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025

Hotz, a 24-year-old born and raised in Orlando, had been aimless as a kid. —Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025

Irsay pushed Ehlinger into the lineup during the disastrous 2022 season, but by the end of that campaign — one that began with Matt Ryan at the helm — the Colts found themselves in a familiar spot: aimless at the most important position on the field. —Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025

Having a list also saves time by minimizing aimless browsing in stores or online. —True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025