CEFR C1

directionless

adjective

Meaning

Lacking a clear aim, purpose, or sense of progress in one's life or activities.

Examples

The team felt directionless after their manager resigned unexpectedly.
She spent a directionless summer wandering through Europe without a set itinerary.

Synonyms: lost, aimless, drifting, purposeless

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directionless (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: dɪˈrɛkʃənləs

Definition

Lacking a clear aim, purpose, or sense of progress in one's life or activities.

Examples

The team felt directionless after their manager resigned unexpectedly.
She spent a directionless summer wandering through Europe without a set itinerary.
A directionless plot makes the entire movie feel tedious and unengaging.

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