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Definition of directionless

directionless

/dəˈrɛkʃənləs/
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Adverb:directionlessly
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directionless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking a clear purpose, goal, plan, or guiding leadership.

Example

"After graduating from college without a job lined up, he felt completely directionless for several months."

2

Having no definite physical course, orientation, or trajectory.

Example

"The thick fog surrounded the hikers with a flat, directionless glow that made navigation nearly impossible."

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• Rhymes for directionless

• Nearby Words

direction
directional
directionally
directionless
directive
directly
directness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Directionless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/directionless
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