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Definition of unanchored

unanchored

/ʌnˈæŋ.kɚd/
un · an · chored
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unanchored Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not held fast or secured by an anchor, cable, or physical fastening.

Example

"The small fishing boat was left unanchored near the pier and slowly drifted out toward the open bay."

2

Lacking a stable foundation, firm attachment, or sense of security and direction; not grounded in reality or established principles.

Example

"Central banks worry that prolonged inflation could cause consumer expectations to become unanchored."

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• Rhymes for unanchored

• Nearby Words

unamusingly
unanalyzed
unanchor
unanchored
unanimated
unanimity
unanimous

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