aimless
gb/ˈeɪmləs/ us/ˈeɪmləs/
B2
英語
céltalan, iránytalan, csapongó, parttalan, irányvesztett
B2
1
céltalan
B2
用法パターン：
an/their [aimless] [activity/behavior/life]
After graduating, she felt aimless and unsure what to do next.
A diploma megszerzése után céltalannak érezte magát, és nem tudta, mihez kezdjen.
The meeting turned into aimless discussion with no decisions made.
Az értekezlet céltalan beszélgetésbe fulladt, és nem született semmilyen döntés.
He spent an aimless weekend with nothing planned.
学習者向け例文
I feel aimless today.
Ma céltalannak érzem magam.
We had an aimless conversation.
Céltalan beszélgetést folytattunk.
よくある間違い：
Aimless describes a lack of purpose; it does not mean 'careless' (making mistakes).
意味
without purpose or plan
コロケーション
aimless behavior
|aimless activity
|aimless routine
|aimless lifestyle
|aimless existence
|an aimless day
|feel aimless
|seem aimless
|become aimless
|an aimless search
類義語
purposeless (Very close in meaning; stresses lack of purpose.)
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directionless (Emphasizes no clear direction or goal.)
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random (Suggests no pattern or plan, sometimes more neutral.)
対義語
purposeful (Done with a clear purpose or intention.)
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goal-oriented (Focused on achieving specific goals.)
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planned (Organized in advance rather than drifting.)
テーマ
daily_life
|thinking
|emotions
定義
not having a goal or plan
Lacking a clear purpose, goal, or plan; not directed toward achieving anything specific.
B2
2
céltalan
B2
iránytalan
C1
用法パターン：
an [aimless] [walk/wander/drive]
We took an aimless walk through the neighborhood after dinner.
Vacsora után tettünk egy céltalan sétát a környéken.
The boat made an aimless drift in the calm water.
A csónak iránytalanul sodródott a nyugodt vízen.
He went on an aimless drive to clear his head.
学習者向け例文
We went for an aimless walk.
Elmentünk egy céltalan sétára.
She took an aimless drive.
Céltalanul autózott egyet.
よくある間違い：
Aimless describes the movement or journey; for the manner of moving, English often uses the adverb 'aimlessly' (e.g., 'walk aimlessly').
意味
moving without direction
コロケーション
aimless wandering
|aimless walk
|aimless stroll
|aimless drive
|aimless drifting
|aimless roaming
|aimless travel
|aimless meandering
|an aimless journey
|aimless circling
類義語
wandering (Often suggests moving from place to place without a fixed route.)
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meandering (Suggests a slow, indirect route.)
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drifting (Suggests slow movement with little control, often on water or in life.)
対義語
directed (Moving with a clear direction or guidance.)
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purposeful (Moving as part of a plan to reach a goal.)
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bound for (Heading toward a specific destination.)
テーマ
travel
|daily_life
定義
moving with no destination
Moving or happening without a clear direction or destination.
C1
3
用法パターン：
[aimless] [chatter/talk/conversation/speculation]
The interview was full of aimless chatter and never got to the main issue.
Az interjú tele volt csapongó fecsegéssel, és sosem tért rá a fő kérdésre.
Without an agenda, the group fell into aimless discussion.
Napirend nélkül a csoport parttalan beszélgetésbe csúszott.
He apologized for his aimless rambling and tried to summarize.
学習者向け例文
The talk became aimless.
A beszélgetés csapongóvá vált.
We had aimless discussion.
Parttalan beszélgetést folytattunk.
よくある間違い：
Aimless means 'without a clear point'; it is stronger than 'casual' (friendly and relaxed).
意味
unfocused thoughts or talk
コロケーション
aimless chatter
|aimless talk
|aimless conversation
|aimless speculation
|aimless rambling
|aimless discussion
|aimless debate
|aimless thoughts
|aimless daydreaming
|aimless theorizing
類義語
rambling (Emphasizes long, disorganized speech.)
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unfocused (General term for lack of focus or clarity.)
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inconclusive (Focuses on not reaching a result or conclusion.)
対義語
focused (Concentrated on a clear point.)
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coherent (Logically connected and easy to follow.)
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structured (Organized with a clear plan or order.)
テーマ
communication
|thinking
定義
talking or thinking with no clear point
Not focused on a main point; lacking structure or a clear line of thought.
B2
4
céltalan
B2
用法パターン：
an [aimless] [career/life/youth]
He drifted through his twenties in an aimless career.
A húszas éveiben csak sodródott egy céltalan karrierben.
After the breakup, she went through an aimless period where nothing felt important.
A szakítás után egy olyan céltalan időszakon ment keresztül, amikor semmi sem tűnt fontosnak.
Mentoring helped him turn an aimless year into a clear plan.
学習者向け例文
He has an aimless career.
Céltalan a karrierje.
She felt aimless after college.
Az egyetem után céltalannak érezte magát.
よくある間違い：
Aimless is about lacking direction; it does not necessarily mean 'lazy' (unwilling to work).
意味
lacking long-term direction
コロケーション
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
類義語
directionless (Highlights not knowing where to go next.)
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unsettled (Suggests not yet established or decided.)
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adrift (More literary; suggests being carried along without control.)
対義語
driven (Strongly motivated to achieve goals.)
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ambitious (Eager to achieve success or goals.)
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settled (Having a stable situation or clear direction.)
テーマ
work
|education
|emotions
定義
not knowing what to do with your life
Without a clear long-term direction, ambition, or sense of where to go next in life or work.
文法
辞書形
aimless
IPA
GB/ˈeɪmləs/
US/ˈeɪmləs/
音節・強勢
aim - less （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (aim)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: aimless
関連語
表現
aimless browsing
1/ˈeɪmləs bɹˈaʊzɪŋ/
fixed phrase
looking around without a plan
looking around without a goal
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I did aimless browsing online.
aimless chatter
1/ˈeɪmləs t͡ʃˈætɚ/
fixed phrase
talk with no point
talk that goes nowhere
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- There was aimless chatter in the room.
aimless conversation
1/ˈeɪmləs kˌɑnvɚsˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
conversation without a goal
a talk with no clear topic
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They had an aimless conversation.
aimless drifting
1/ˈeɪmləs dɹˈɪftɪŋ/
fixed phrase
slowly moving without control
moving or living with no direction
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I don’t want aimless drifting in my life.
aimless scrolling
1/ˈeɪmləs skɹˈoʊlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
scrolling with no purpose
scrolling online with no goal
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I did aimless scrolling on my phone.
aimless wandering
1/ˈeɪmləs wˈɔndɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase
walking with no destination
walking around with no plan
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- We did some aimless wandering in the park.