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View usage for: (pɜːʳpəsləs) adjectiveIf an action is purposeless, it does not seem to have a sensible purpose. Time may also be wasted in purposeless meetings. Surely my existence cannot be so purposeless? Synonyms: pointless, empty, unnecessary, useless More Synonyms of purposeless purposeless in British English (ˈpɜːpəslɪs) adjectivehaving no fixed plan or intention Derived forms purposelessly (ˈpurposelessly) adverb purposelessness (ˈpurposelessness) noun purposeless in American English (ˈpɜrpəsləs) Derived forms purposelessly (ˈpurposelessly) adverb purposelessness (ˈpurposelessness) noun Examples of 'purposeless' in a sentencepurposeless Time may be wasted in purposeless meetings. Synonyms goalless vacuous motiveless otiose wanky (taboo, slang) without rhyme or reason Additional synonymsDefinition having no purpose or direction After several hours of aimless driving they were getting low on fuel. Synonyms purposeless, random, stray, pointless, erratic, wayward, frivolous, chance, goalless, haphazard, vagrant, directionless, unguided, undirected Definition without purpose, substance, or value Without my friends my life would be lonely and empty. Synonyms worthless, meaningless, hollow, pointless, unsatisfactory, futile, unreal, senseless, frivolous, fruitless, aimless, inane, valueless, purposeless, otiose, bootless (old-fashioned), MT Definition not required Our families thought I was taking a needless risk. Synonyms unnecessary, excessive, pointless, gratuitous, useless, unwanted, redundant, superfluous, groundless, expendable, uncalled-for, dispensable, nonessential, undesired, causeless Nearby words ofpurposeless - purport
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Additional synonymsDefinition having no meaning or purpose acts of senseless violence Synonyms pointless, mad, crazy (informal), stupid, silly, ridiculous, absurd, foolish, daft (informal), ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, inconsistent, unwise, mindless, illogical, incongruous, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, fatuous, moronic, unintelligent, asinine, imbecilic, dumb-ass (slang), without rhyme or reason, halfwittedDefinition unnecessary or unwarranted Leo's uncalled-for remarks about her cousin Synonyms unnecessary, unjustified, unwarranted, inappropriate, needless, unwelcome, unjust, gratuitous, unprovoked, undeserved Definition not essential, or more than is essential The slaughter of whales is unnecessary and inhuman. Synonyms needless, excessive, unwarranted, useless, pointless, not needed, redundant, wasteful, gratuitous, superfluous, wanton, expendable, surplus to requirements, uncalled-for, dispensable, unneeded, nonessential, inessential, unmerited, to no purpose, unrequired, supererogatory Definition having no practical use She knew it was useless to protest. Synonyms pointless, hopeless, futile, vain, idle, profitlessDefinition (of a person) maliciously and unnecessarily cruel the unnecessary and wanton destruction of our environment Synonyms wilful, needless, senseless, unjustified, willed, evil, cruel, vicious, deliberate, arbitrary, malicious, wicked, purposeful, gratuitous, malevolent, spiteful, unprovoked, groundless, unjustifiable, uncalled-for, motiveless |