Английски

aimless

gb/ˈeɪmləs/ us/ˈeɪmləs/
B2 Английски
Значения
0 значения
adjective B2 property
1

without purpose or plan

not having a goal or plan

Модел на употреба: an/their [aimless] [activity/behavior/life]
Честа грешка:
Aimless describes a lack of purpose; it does not mean 'careless' (making mistakes).
Синоними
purposeless (Very close in meaning; stresses lack of purpose.) | directionless (Emphasizes no clear direction or goal.) | random (Suggests no pattern or plan, sometimes more neutral.)
Антоними
purposeful (Done with a clear purpose or intention.) | goal-oriented (Focused on achieving specific goals.) | planned (Organized in advance rather than drifting.)
Колокации
aimless behavior |aimless activity |aimless routine |aimless lifestyle |aimless existence |an aimless day |feel aimless |seem aimless |become aimless |an aimless search
Теми
daily_life |thinking |emotions
Примери
  • After graduating, she felt aimless and unsure what to do next.
  • The meeting turned into aimless discussion with no decisions made.
  • He spent an aimless weekend with nothing planned.
Примери за учащи
  • I feel aimless today.
  • We had an aimless conversation.
adjective B2 property
2

moving without direction

moving with no destination

Модел на употреба: an [aimless] [walk/wander/drive]
Честа грешка:
Aimless describes the movement or journey; for the manner of moving, English often uses the adverb 'aimlessly' (e.g., 'walk aimlessly').
Синоними
wandering (Often suggests moving from place to place without a fixed route.) | meandering (Suggests a slow, indirect route.) | drifting (Suggests slow movement with little control, often on water or in life.)
Антоними
directed (Moving with a clear direction or guidance.) | purposeful (Moving as part of a plan to reach a goal.) | bound for (Heading toward a specific destination.)
Колокации
aimless wandering |aimless walk |aimless stroll |aimless drive |aimless drifting |aimless roaming |aimless travel |aimless meandering |an aimless journey |aimless circling
Теми
travel |daily_life
Примери
  • We took an aimless walk through the neighborhood after dinner.
  • The boat made an aimless drift in the calm water.
  • He went on an aimless drive to clear his head.
Примери за учащи
  • We went for an aimless walk.
  • She took an aimless drive.
adjective C1 property
3

unfocused thoughts or talk

talking or thinking with no clear point

Модел на употреба: [aimless] [chatter/talk/conversation/speculation]
Честа грешка:
Aimless means 'without a clear point'; it is stronger than 'casual' (friendly and relaxed).
Синоними
rambling (Emphasizes long, disorganized speech.) | unfocused (General term for lack of focus or clarity.) | inconclusive (Focuses on not reaching a result or conclusion.)
Антоними
focused (Concentrated on a clear point.) | coherent (Logically connected and easy to follow.) | structured (Organized with a clear plan or order.)
Колокации
aimless chatter |aimless talk |aimless conversation |aimless speculation |aimless rambling |aimless discussion |aimless debate |aimless thoughts |aimless daydreaming |aimless theorizing
Теми
communication |thinking
Примери
  • The interview was full of aimless chatter and never got to the main issue.
  • Without an agenda, the group fell into aimless discussion.
  • He apologized for his aimless rambling and tried to summarize.
Примери за учащи
  • The talk became aimless.
  • We had aimless discussion.
adjective B2 property
4

lacking long-term direction

not knowing what to do with your life

Модел на употреба: an [aimless] [career/life/youth]
Честа грешка:
Aimless is about lacking direction; it does not necessarily mean 'lazy' (unwilling to work).
Синоними
directionless (Highlights not knowing where to go next.) | unsettled (Suggests not yet established or decided.) | adrift (More literary; suggests being carried along without control.)
Антоними
driven (Strongly motivated to achieve goals.) | ambitious (Eager to achieve success or goals.) | settled (Having a stable situation or clear direction.)
Колокации
aimless career |aimless youth |aimless twenties |aimless years |an aimless period |an aimless phase |aimless ambition |aimless job-hopping |an aimless path |an aimless future
Теми
work |education |emotions
Примери
  • He drifted through his twenties in an aimless career.
  • After the breakup, she went through an aimless period where nothing felt important.
  • Mentoring helped him turn an aimless year into a clear plan.
Примери за учащи
  • He has an aimless career.
  • She felt aimless after college.
Граматика
Речникова форма
aimless
IPA
GB/ˈeɪmləs/
US/ˈeɪmləs/
Срички и ударение
aim - less (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
Форми на думата
Adjective
  • Base: aimless
Семейство думи
Core family
aim noun A2 aimlessly adverb B2
Advanced or less common
aimlessness noun
Изрази

aimless browsing

1
/ˈeɪmləs bɹˈaʊzɪŋ/
fixed phrase

looking around without a plan

looking around without a goal

Примери
  • Aimless browsing online can quickly turn into an hour lost.
  • We started with aimless browsing and ended up finding the perfect gift.
  • He did some aimless browsing in the bookstore after work.

aimless chatter

1
/ˈeɪmləs t͡ʃˈætɚ/
fixed phrase

talk with no point

talk that goes nowhere

Примери
  • The office was full of aimless chatter instead of focused work.
  • He tuned out the aimless chatter and returned to his book.
  • The moderator cut through the aimless chatter and asked for decisions.

aimless conversation

1
/ˈeɪmləs kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

conversation without a goal

a talk with no clear topic

Примери
  • We had an aimless conversation while waiting for the train.
  • The date ended in aimless conversation and awkward pauses.
  • An aimless conversation can be pleasant, but it won’t solve the problem.

aimless drifting

1
/ˈeɪmləs dɹˈɪftɪŋ/
fixed phrase

slowly moving without control

moving or living with no direction

Примери
  • The film follows two friends in aimless drifting after they lose their jobs.
  • Without a rudder, the boat was left to aimless drifting.
  • He wanted to stop the aimless drifting and choose a goal.

aimless scrolling

1
/ˈeɪmləs skɹˈoʊlɪŋ/
fixed phrase

scrolling with no purpose

scrolling online with no goal

Примери
  • I caught myself doing aimless scrolling instead of starting my assignment.
  • Aimless scrolling before bed makes it harder for me to sleep.
  • He replaced aimless scrolling with a short walk.

aimless wandering

1
/ˈeɪmləs wˈɔndɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase

walking with no destination

walking around with no plan

Примери
  • Our aimless wandering led us to a small café we would have missed.
  • He spent the afternoon in aimless wandering around the city center.
  • Aimless wandering at night can be risky in unfamiliar areas.

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