C1adverbemotionsurban
US/ˈeɪm.ləs.li/
UK/ˈeɪm.ləs.li/
in a way that has no clear purpose or direction
In context
After losing his job, he wandered aimlessly through the city for hours.
The children drifted aimlessly around the mall, bored and tired.
She scrolled aimlessly through her phone instead of starting her homework.
Words that go with aimlessly
verb + adverb
- wander aimlesslyHe wandered aimlessly along the beach.
- drift aimlesslyThe boat drifted aimlessly in the fog.
- walk aimlesslyShe walked aimlessly down the empty street.
- roam aimlesslyStray dogs roam aimlessly around the market.
- stare aimlesslyHe stared aimlessly out of the window.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He walked aimless in the park.Correct: He walked aimlessly in the park.