führungslos
Translation
leaderless, unguided
Examples
Nach dem Rücktritt des Chefs war die Abteilung führungslos.
After the boss's resignation, the department was leaderless.
Die führungslosen Truppen zogen sich zurück.
The leaderless troops retreated.
Grammar Patterns
Subject + sein + führungslos: (Subject) is leaderless The company was führungslos after the crisis.
führungslos + Noun: a leaderless (noun) Eine führungslos umherirrende Menge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: orientierungslos, planlos; Antonyms: geführt, geleitet
Etymology
Composed of 'Führung' (leadership, guidance) + '-s-' (linking element) + '-los' (a suffix meaning '-less'). Literally 'leadership-less'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Führung' (leadership) + 'los' (less). A team that is 'less' its 'leadership' is 'führungslos'.