masterless

/ˈmæstərləs/
adjective
  1. Having no owner, ruler, or controller; free from the authority of a master.
    • The stray dog was masterless and roamed the streets alone.
    • In the wild, a masterless horse must learn to fend for itself.
    • After the rebellion, the castle stood masterless for years.
  2. Not controlled or guided by a skilled person; lacking a leader or expert.
    • The masterless ship drifted aimlessly on the open sea.
    • Without a conductor, the orchestra was masterless and played out of sync.
    • The project became masterless after the manager quit, and it quickly fell apart.
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