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Rudderless

Description

Rudderless is an adjective that describes something or someone lacking direction, purpose, or guidance. It can refer to both tangible and abstract concepts.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Adjective: (Popular) Having no clear direction or purpose in a literal sense, particularly referring to a ship or boat without a rudder.

Example sentence: The storm left the ship rudderless, drifting aimlessly on the open sea.

Sense 2:

Adjective: (Local) Figuratively, lacking guidance or leadership; not knowing where to go or what to do.

Example sentence: Without a mentor, the young entrepreneur felt rudderless in the chaotic world of business.

Sense 3:

Adjective: (Popular) Without clear decision-making abilities or strong leadership.

Example sentence: The team felt rudderless after their coach resigned unexpectedly.

Sense 4:

Adverb: (Local) To act or move in a manner that lacks direction, purpose, or firmness.

Example sentence: After losing his job, he wandered rudderlessly from town to town, unsure of where to settle down.