The Hawk was not a man lacking intellect and purpose.

The following examples describe events which have no apparent end, in the sense of lacking purpose or completion.

When she was forced to retire, at 70, she found that her life lacked purpose.

You have a real family now, and no one here lacks courage, loyalty or purpose.

Having slept away the afternoon, she rose to the night, inner clock confused, lacking purpose.

Being an interdisciplinary field is difficult because it lacks a solid definition and purpose.

Shadowen killers lacking use and purpose beyond their ability to destroy.

Today, the Russians played without enthusiasm or conviction, lacking speed and purpose.

By 1928 the plan both irritated the United States and lacked apparent purpose.