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rootlessly

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that is without roots or a sense of belonging, often describing someone who is drifting or disconnected from their surroundings or community.

Examples

After moving to a new city, she felt rootlessly alone, struggling to make friends.
The company's rootlessly expanding business model made it difficult for employees to feel a sense of stability.

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rootlessly (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈruːt.ləs.li/

Definition

In a manner that is without roots or a sense of belonging, often describing someone who is drifting or disconnected from their surroundings or community.

Examples

After moving to a new city, she felt rootlessly alone, struggling to make friends.
The company's rootlessly expanding business model made it difficult for employees to feel a sense of stability.
He traveled rootlessly from place to place, never staying in one spot for too long.

How to Use rootlessly

feel rootlessly (phrase): to feel a lack of connection or belonging — "After moving to a new city, she felt rootlessly alone."
live rootlessly (phrase): to live without a sense of stability or foundation — "He lived rootlessly, moving from place to place without a fixed address."

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