wandering
Translation
roaming, meandering, unfocused
Examples
We followed a wandering path through the woods.
We followed a wandering path through the woods.
He has a wandering mind and often gets distracted.
He has a wandering mind and often gets distracted.
They lived a wandering life, never staying in one place.
They lived a wandering life, never staying in one place.
Grammar Patterns
((wandering)) + ((noun)) describes a person, path, or mind that moves without a fixed course. We followed a wandering path through the woods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roaming, drifting, rambling; Antonyms: focused, settled, direct
Etymology
From Old English 'wandrian', meaning 'to move about aimlessly'. Related to German 'wandern' (to hike).
Memory Tips
Think of a magic 'wand' that is 'erring' by flying all over the place without control.