adrift

adjective
UK: /əˈdrɪft/
US: /əˈdrɪft/

  1. Floating without control; not anchored or steered.

    1. The boat was adrift after the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several fishing vessels were found adrift after the sudden and unexpected tsunami. [ ] [ ]

  2. Without direction or purpose in life.

    1. He felt adrift after losing his job. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many young people feel adrift in the world, struggling to find meaningful work or a sense of purpose. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

afloat aimless drifting
adrift adverb

  1. Floating without being tied or controlled.

    1. The balloon went adrift in the wind. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small sailboat went adrift because its mooring lines failed during the gale. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adrift" in English means: Floating without control; not anchored or steered., Without direction or purpose in life..

The phonetic transcription of "adrift" is /əˈdrɪft/ in British English and /əˈdrɪft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adrift": afloat, aimless, drifting.

Example usage of "adrift": "The boat was adrift after the storm.". More examples on the page.