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Motiveless

usgb/ˈməʊtɪvləs/Volume
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Mystery ContextsPlay
Use 'motiveless' for actions difficult to understand, causing confusion or curiosity about the reason behind them. SlideThe detective novel was full of motiveless behavior that made the plot twist more shocking.
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Neutral TonePlay
'Motiveless' is neutral and can describe situations ambiguously, without suggesting good or bad intentions. SlideHer motiveless decision to travel the world left her family uncertain about her happiness.
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Literary UsagePlay
Writers often use 'motiveless' when creating complex characters whose actions defy easy explanation. SlideThe protagonist's motiveless choices added depth to the story.