Synonyms for aimlessly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : eym-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈeɪm lɪs

Top 10 synonyms for aimlessly Other synonyms for the word aimlessly

Définition of aimlessly

Origin :
  • 1620s, from aim (n.) + -less. Related: Aimlessly; aimlessness.
  • As in casually : adv incidentally
  • As in haphazardly : adv unexpectedly
  • As in incoherently : adv inarticulately
  • As in blindly : adv without direction, purpose
Example sentences :
  • She had one end of the shawl between her fingers and was twisting it aimlessly.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Aimlessly wandering about Last Chance, sir, harmless and to be pitied.
  • Extract from : « Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer » by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham
  • She seemed to be existing without an excuse; aimlessly, soullessly.
  • Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson
  • His eyes roamed about aimlessly for a moment, then became still.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad
  • At last he rose and aimlessly paced the floor once or twice.
  • Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest
  • He hung about aimlessly, watching the game at the one occupied table.
  • Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber
  • With that he re-entered his shop, while I strolled on at first aimlessly down the street.
  • Extract from : « Chatterbox, 1905. » by Various
  • Some one seemed to be walking about aimlessly, as if uncertain where to knock.
  • Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates
  • In panic, he began to run too, aimlessly, he knew not whither.
  • Extract from : « The Wind in the Willows » by Kenneth Grahame
  • He watched her, and glanced only at intervals at the wood he was aimlessly shaving.
  • Extract from : « No Clue » by James Hay

Antonyms for aimlessly

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