aimless
intermediateB1/ˈeɪmləs/ · aim-less
Without purpose or direction; lacking aim.
Meanings
Without purpose or direction; lacking aim.
بغیر مقصد یا سمت کے؛ نشانے کی کمی کے باعث۔
بے مقصد
be maqasad
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- aimless wandering
- aimless existence
- aimless thoughts
Example Sentences
He spent aimless hours wandering through the city.
اس نے شہر میں بے مقصد گھنٹے گزاردیے۔
Us ne shehr mein be maqasad ghante guzar diye.
Her aimless pursuits left her feeling empty.
اس کی بے مقصد تلاش نے اسے خالی محسوس کروایا۔
Us ki be maqasad talash ne use khaali mahsus karwaya.
They seemed to be having aimless conversations.
وہ بے مقصد گفتگو کرتے ہوئے نظر آئے۔
Woh be maqasad guftagu karte hue nazar aaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'aim' + 'less' means without aim.
Imagine a person walking in circles, not heading anywhere.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گزر نہ جائے جو میرے کمرے سے، بے مقصد پڑے اس مہینے سے
Guzar na jaye jo mere kamray se, be maqasad pade is maheenay se.
Do not let the month pass aimlessly from my room.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بے سمت چلنے والاملک کو کبھی نہیں پاتا
Be simt chalne wala mulk ko kabhi nahi pata.
A directionless wanderer never finds a kingdom.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "aim" — to direct a goal or purpose towards something
First known use: 19th century
The word 'aimless' is derived from the word 'aim' combined with the suffix '-less,' indicating the absence of direction or purpose.