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purposelessly

[/ˈpɜːrpəsləsli/]
adverb
sem propósito
1. In a manner lacking purpose, aim, or intention; aimlessly
He wandered purposelessly through the city streets.
Ele vagueava sem propósito pelas ruas da cidade.
2. Without any clear reason or goal; meaninglessly
She spent hours purposelessly scrolling through social media.
Ela passou horas rolando sem propósito pelas redes sociais.
Synonyms
aimlesslyaimlesslypointlesslymeaninglesslywithout directionidly
Antonyms
purposefullydeliberatelyintentionallymeaningfullywith purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem propósito
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
aimlessly
Alternative: à toa, sem rumo
Portugal
sem propósito
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
propositadamente
Less common, more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

without rhyme or reason
at loose ends
going nowhere
spinning your wheels
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