masterless
/ˈmæstərləs/
adjective
- 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.
- 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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