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objectless

[ ob-jikt-lis, -jekt- ]

adjective

  1. not directed toward any goal; purposeless; aimless.
  2. having no object:

    an objectless preposition.



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Other Words From

  • object·less·ly adverb
  • object·less·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of objectless1

First recorded in 1795–1805; object + -less

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Example Sentences

I don't think it was anger against anybody in particular; it was as objectless as it was useless and exhausting.

But he must on wearily and lamely, for ever316 through this wood—objectless, except for life and liberty.

The seeming objectless cannonade secured the unharassed home-coming of the 4000 way-weary marchers from Dundee.

Sometimes leading and sometimes carrying Hilda, Mrs. Hooven set off upon her objectless journey.

But the wonders differ from Natural Science in this—they are alike objectless, purposeless, puerile, frivolous.

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