adrift
adjectiveUK /əˈdrɪft/
US /əˈdrɪft/
Floating on the water with nothing to hold it in place.
The little boat was adrift on the calm sea.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Without a clear purpose or direction in life.
After leaving school, he felt adrift and unsure what to do.
3. Not tied or fastened to anything.
The rope came adrift in the strong wind.
4. Failing or going badly, especially in sports.
Their season was adrift after losing five games in a row.