# aimless

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈeɪm.ləs/ · frequency rank #44,046

## Definitions
1. Without aim, purpose, or direction.

## Etymology
From aim + -less.

## Easily confused with
- **aisles** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/aimless-vs-aisles)
- **aimlessly** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/aimless-vs-aimlessly)
- **Ailes** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ailes-vs-aimless)
- **ageless** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ageless-vs-aimless)

## Common misspellings (8)
`ailmess`, `aimelss`, `aimles`, `aimlless`, `aimlses`, `aimmless`, `amiless`, `iamless`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/aimless