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purposeless

/ˈpʌrpəsləs/
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Definitions of purposeless
  1. adjective
    not evidencing any purpose or goal
    synonyms:
    meaningless, nonmeaningful
    having no meaning or direction or purpose
    desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
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    antonyms:
    purposeful
    serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
    meaningful
    having a meaning or purpose
    businesslike, earnest
    not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
    goal-directed, purposive
    having a purpose
    purpose-built, purpose-made
    designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose
    resolute
    firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
  2. adjective
    serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
    “a life essentially purposeless
    worthless
    lacking in usefulness or value
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