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purposeless (adj.)

"lacking use, without practical advantage, aimless," 1550s, from purpose (n.) + -less. Related: Purposelessly; purposelessness.

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Definitions of purposeless from WordNet

purposeless (adj.)
not evidencing any purpose or goal;
purposeless (adj.)
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being;
a life essentially purposeless
Synonyms: otiose / pointless / senseless / superfluous / wasted
From wordnet.princeton.edu

Dictionary entries near purposeless

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