Aimless and Stray

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Aimless

Aimless adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

Usage example: this aimless walking through stores isn't going to get your Christmas shopping done

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Stray is a synonym for aimless in drifting topic. In some cases you can use "Stray" instead an adjective "Aimless", when it comes to topics like purposeless, having no goal.

Nearby Word: aimlessly

Stray

Stray adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

Usage example: stray sightings of UFO's, none of which have been rigorously analyzed by scientists

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Aimless is a synonym for stray in drifting topic. Sometimes you can use "Aimless" instead an adjective "Stray".

Nearby Words: strayed, straying

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