rootlessness

/ˈrutləsnəs/
noun
  1. The state of having no permanent home or place where one belongs.
    • Her rootlessness made it hard for her to form lasting friendships.
    • After years of moving from city to city, he began to feel a deep sense of rootlessness.
    • The novel explores the rootlessness of modern life in a globalized world.
  2. A feeling of being disconnected from one's culture, family, or personal history.
    • Rootlessness can lead to a search for identity and belonging.
    • The character's rootlessness is shown through his inability to commit to any relationship.
    • Many immigrants experience rootlessness as they try to adapt to a new country.
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