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adrift Definition and Meaning in English (adrift definition)

adjective
Synonyms:aimlessrudderlessunmoored
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Adrift definition: Floating freely without being moored or steered, typically referring to a boat or object on water.

Definitions of Adrift

  1. 1adjective

    Floating freely without being moored or steered, typically referring to a boat or object on water.

  2. 2adjective

    Without purpose, direction, or guidance; lost and uncertain about what to do.

Example Sentences

“The small boat was found adrift in the vast ocean after the storm.”

“After losing his job, he felt completely adrift without any clear direction.”

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Adrift definition: Floating freely without being moored or steered, typically referring to a boat or object on water.
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'Adrift' translates to 'adrift' in English. Adrift definition: Floating freely without being moored or steered, typically referring to a boat or object on water.
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