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purposeless

[/ˈpɜːrpəsləs/]
adjective
sem propósito
1. lacking a clear purpose, aim, or reason; without meaningful intention or direction
The purposeless wandering through the city left him feeling empty.
O vagueio sem propósito pela cidade o deixou vazio.
2. serving no useful function; futile or pointless
It seemed purposeless to argue with someone so stubborn.
Parecia sem propósito discutir com alguém tão teimoso.
Synonyms
aimlesspointlessfutilemeaninglessdirectionlessidleuseless
Antonyms
purposefulmeaningfulintentionaldeliberateusefulproductive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem propósito
most common expression
General Brazilian
sem sentido
alternative form meaning 'without sense'
Portugal
despropositado
more formal Portuguese usage
Portugal
sem propósito
also used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a purposeless existence
purposeless activity
purposeless life
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