Antonyms for aimlessly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : eym-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈeɪm lɪs

Definition of aimlessly

Origin : 1620s, from aim (n.) + -less. Related: Aimlessly; aimlessness.

As in casually : adv incidentally
As in haphazardly : adv unexpectedly
As in incoherently : adv inarticulately
As in blindly : adv without direction, purpose

Example sentences :

She had one end of the shawl between her fingers and was twisting it aimlessly.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

Aimlessly wandering about Last Chance, sir, harmless and to be pitied.
Extract from : « Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer » by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham

She seemed to be existing without an excuse; aimlessly, soullessly.
Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson

His eyes roamed about aimlessly for a moment, then became still.
Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad

At last he rose and aimlessly paced the floor once or twice.
Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest

He hung about aimlessly, watching the game at the one occupied table.
Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber

With that he re-entered his shop, while I strolled on at first aimlessly down the street.
Extract from : « Chatterbox, 1905. » by Various

Some one seemed to be walking about aimlessly, as if uncertain where to knock.
Extract from : « The Rich Little Poor Boy » by Eleanor Gates

In panic, he began to run too, aimlessly, he knew not whither.
Extract from : « The Wind in the Willows » by Kenneth Grahame

He watched her, and glanced only at intervals at the wood he was aimlessly shaving.
Extract from : « No Clue » by James Hay

Synonyms for aimlessly

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