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directionless

di·rec·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-rek-shuh n, dahy-]
    • /dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˈdaɪ-/
    • /daɪˈrek.ʃən.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-rek-shuh n, dahy-]
    • /dɪˈrɛk ʃən, ˈdaɪ-/

Definitions of directionless word

  • noun directionless the act or an instance of directing. 1
  • noun directionless the line along which anything lies, faces, moves, etc., with reference to the point or region toward which it is directed: The storm moved in a northerly direction. 1
  • noun directionless the point or region itself: The direction is north. 1
  • noun directionless a position on a line extending from a specific point toward a point of the compass or toward the nadir or the zenith. 1
  • noun directionless a line of thought or action or a tendency or inclination: the direction of contemporary thought. 1
  • noun directionless Usually, directions. instruction or guidance for making, using, etc.: directions for baking a cake. 1
See all 19 definitions of directionless

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Origin of directionless

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English direccioun (< Middle French) < Latin dīrēctiōn- (stem of dīrēctiō) “arranging in line, straightening.” See direct, -ion

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Parts of speech for Directionless

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Directionless

directionless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for directionless

adv directionless

  • aimless — A person or activity that is aimless has no clear purpose or plan.
  • purposeless — having no purpose or apparent meaning.
  • goalless — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.

adj directionless

  • random — proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.
  • indiscriminate — not discriminating; lacking in care, judgment, selectivity, etc.: indiscriminate in one's friendships.
  • haphazard — characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
  • desultory — Something that is desultory is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm.
  • pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.

adjective directionless

  • lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
  • dallying — Present participle of dally.
All 98 Synonyms of directionless

Antonyms for directionless

adv directionless

  • anchored — any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
  • stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
  • determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
  • purposeful — having a purpose.
  • on target — that is or may be a target or goal: The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year.

adj directionless

  • methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
  • specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
  • systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
  • sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
  • directed — proceeding in a straight line or by the shortest course; straight; undeviating; not oblique: a direct route.
All 31 Antonyms of directionless

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