na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
purposeless; aimless
Describes actions, behavior, or existence lacking a clear goal or direction. Often used in philosophical or reflective contexts.
彼は無目的に街を歩き回った。
He wandered around the town aimlessly.
無目的な生活に疲れてしまった。
I grew tired of a purposeless life.
無意味 means 'meaningless' or 'nonsensical', focusing on lack of meaning, while 無目的 emphasizes lack of purpose or aim.
Compound of 無 (mu, 'without') and 目的 (mokuteki, 'purpose'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern of negation with 無.