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

Examples of aimless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, aimless hack ‘n slashing will still go far, but there’s more nuance to everything. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024

Often, the hidden gems come into focus on aimless drives along the coast—golden bars of sand tucked under cliff faces frequented by locals in the know. —Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024

Hiking without an objective or a technical element leaves me feeling aimless and empty. —Jake Stern, Outside Online, 3 July 2024

Still, some kids took a few aimless steps, bumping into classmates, desks and cabinets. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024