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unmoored

/ʌnˈmʊərd/
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• adjective

1

Lacking stability, certainty, or a sense of security and direction; disconnected from reality, guiding principles, or familiar support.

Example

"After moving to a new country where he did not speak the language, he felt completely unmoored for several months."

2

Not secured by cables, lines, or anchors (of a boat, ship, or floating structure).

Example

"The sudden squall swept the unmoored dinghy out toward the open bay."

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• Rhymes for unmoored

• Nearby Words

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unmonitored
unmoor
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unmotherly
unmotivated

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