adrift
Translation
adrift, aimless, directionless
Examples
The boat was adrift on the open sea.
The boat was adrift on the open sea.
He felt adrift after losing his job.
He felt adrift after losing his job.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) adrift to be floating without control or purpose The boat was adrift on the open sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aimless, floating; Antonyms: anchored, purposeful
Etymology
From Old English 'a-' (on) + 'drift' (a drifting course). Literally 'on a drift'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a drift' - something that is in the process of drifting, like a raft on the water.