Synonyms for purposelessness
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state of being purposeless.
Near-synonyms: pointlessness, meaninglessness, uselessness
Example sentences
- uselessness People don't understand the usefulness of uselessness.
- pointlessness Amidst the chaos, he instantly realized the pointlessness of it all.
- aimlessness I am surprised by how aimlessness can affect people.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| purposelessness | steady | |
| uselessness | steady | |
| meaninglessness | steady | |
| pointlessness | rising | |
| aimlessness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- uselessness, aimlessness
- 13 letters
- pointlessness
- 15 letters
- meaninglessness