← Back to Fala2Me

aimless studying

[/ˈeɪmləs ˈstʌdiɪŋ/]
noun phrase
estudo sem objetivo
1. studying or learning without a clear purpose, direction, or defined goals
His aimless studying didn't help him pass the exam because he had no specific focus.
Seu estudo sem objetivo não o ajudou a passar no exame porque ele não tinha foco específico.
2. unfocused academic effort that lacks organization or strategic planning
Aimless studying wastes time; students need to set clear learning objectives.
O estudo sem objetivo desperdiça tempo; os alunos precisam estabelecer objetivos de aprendizagem claros.
Synonyms
unfocused studyingdirectionless studypurposeless learningscattered studyingdisorganized studying
Antonyms
purposeful studyingfocused learninggoal-oriented studystrategic studyingstructured learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo sem objetivo
most common usage
Brazil
estudo desorganizado
alternative, emphasizing lack of organization
Portugal
estudo sem propósito
alternative phrasing preferred in European Portuguese
General
estudo desmotivado
emphasizes lack of motivation

Related Idioms & Phrases

studying without a game plan
hitting the books aimlessly
spinning one's wheels (while studying)
studying in circles
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →