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ADRIFT Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word adrift. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word adrift. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ADRIFT

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aimless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

directionless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

floating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of someone who floats on the water

adjective satellite

• borne up by or suspended in a liquid

• continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

• inclined to move or be moved about

• (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position

• not definitely committed to a party or policy

loose
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

• not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting

• not affixed

adverb

• without restraint

adjective satellite

• (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player

• not officially recognized or controlled

• not literal

• emptying easily or excessively

• not tense or taut

• (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not carefully arranged in a package

• having escaped, especially from confinement

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• grant freedom to; free from confinement

• turn loose or free from restraint

• make loose or looser

• become loose or looser or less tight

unattached
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not associated in an exclusive sexual relationship

adjective satellite

• not fastened together

• (of animals) able to swim about; not attached

unattended
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not watched

• lacking accompaniment or a guard or escort

• lacking a caretaker

unsettled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• still in doubt

• not settled or established

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not yet settled

wandering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• travelling about without any clear destination

adjective satellite

• migratory

• of a path e.g.

• having no fixed course

unanchored
adjectiveadj
verb

• To raise an anchor or to free a vessel from an anchor.

• (by extension) To liberate.

• To become loose or physically unattached.

• To release from a fixed position and allow to be moved.

adjective

• Not anchored; free or liberated.

unmoored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• Not moored.

• Mentally immature, unstable, or lacking in emotional connections.

verb

• To unfix or unsecure (a moored boat).

• To weigh anchor.

afloat
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• borne on the water; floating

adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

• covered with water

planless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

rudderless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

undirected
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

Alternatives for AIMLESS

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