aimlessness

Noun

Meaning

the quality of lacking any definite purpose

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In a highly negative review of the book, Dewey wrote a series of articles in The Social Frontier which began by applauding Hutchins' attack on "the aimlessness of our present educational scheme. Source: Internet

Did that aimlessness suggest the procrastinating sense of “kick the can down the road”? Source: Internet

The 2010 album The Suburbs by the Canadian-based alternative band Arcade Fire dealt with aspects of growing up in suburbia, suggesting aimlessness, apathy and endless rushing are ingrained into the suburban culture and mentality. Source: Internet

Its lack of plot proves compelling from the very start, and its occasional aimlessness and moody darkness feels true to the main character's inner thoughts and feelings. Source: Internet

There is aimlessness: Anders has retired, perhaps prematurely, from his job in finance; his twenty-seven-year-old son, despite having a degree from Northwestern, can’t figure out anything to do besides deliver liquor. Source: Internet

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