The quality or state of having no clear purpose, direction, or goal; lack of intention or aim.
From 'aimless' (without aim) combined with the abstract noun suffix '-ness' to create a noun describing the state or quality of being aimless. The root 'aim' derives from Old French 'esmer.'
Philosophers and psychologists have long connected 'aimlessness' with depression and dissatisfaction, but recent research suggests some aimlessness is healthy—wandering and play without purpose actually boost creativity!
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