Synonyms for

Adrift

Verb / ʌˈdrɪft / Another word for adrift — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Adrift means to be floating without being tied down or anchored. It can also mean to be lost or uncertain about what to do.

Synonyms & similar words

undirected planless afloat aimless directionless rudderless floating drifting unanchored unmoored loose aimless lost uncertain confused bewildered disoriented directionless purposeless unfocused unsettled unstable wandering straying

Example sentences

  1. The boat was adrift in the middle of the lake.
  2. I feel adrift in this new city.
  3. The balloon was adrift in the sky.
  4. The sailor's boat was adrift after the storm.
  5. Without a plan, I felt adrift in my life.

Quotes

  • I am adrift without you.
  • She felt adrift in a sea of people.
  • The world is adrift in a sea of change.

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