unanchored

/ʌnˈæŋkərd/
verb
  1. Past tense of unanchor; to have released or detached something from a fixed point.
    • He unanchored the raft from the tree and pushed it into the river.
    • The crew unanchored the ship and set sail at dawn.
    • She unanchored the swing set from the ground to move it to a new spot.
adjective
  1. Not physically attached or fixed in place; free to move or drift.
    • The unanchored tent collapsed when the wind picked up.
    • The unanchored boat drifted away from the dock during the storm.
    • We found an unanchored ladder leaning against the wall, ready to fall.
  2. Lacking a stable foundation or sense of security; emotionally or mentally adrift.
    • The unanchored feeling of uncertainty made it hard to plan for the future.
    • His unanchored beliefs changed with every new trend he encountered.
    • After moving to a new city, she felt unanchored and lonely.
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