Purposelessness


[pur-puh s-lis] /ˈpɜr pəs lɪs/

adjective
1.
having no or apparent meaning.
2.
having no aim or goal; aimless:
to lead a purposeless existence.
/ˈpɜːpəslɪs/
adjective
1.
having no fixed plan or intention
adj.

1550s, from purpose (n.) + -less. Related: Purposelessly; purposelessness.

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