unanchored Synonyms

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not having a firm basis or foundation, not anchored

The boat drifted aimlessly, unanchored in the vast expanse of the ocean.
The ship's rudder was damaged, leaving it unanchored and at the mercy of the waves.
The kite soared high in the sky, unanchored from any ground connection.
The businessman felt unanchored in his new environment, far from his familiar surroundings.
The balloon floated gently upward, unanchored by any strings or weights.
The ideas bounced around in my mind, unanchored by any logical structure.
The emotions bubbled within him, unanchored by any rational thought.
The painting hung on the wall, loosely attached, unanchored and ready to fall.
The old woman sat on the park bench, her mind wandering, unanchored from the present.
The shipwrecked sailor clung to the wreckage, his hope unanchored from any realistic expectation of rescue.

not having a firm basis or foundation, not anchored

disengaged, unfettered, unfastened,undone, untied, unbolted, loose, clear, unchained, unconfined

confined, restrained, unfree, bound, immured, imprisoned, fettered, bolted, tied, enclosed

The boat drifted aimlessly, unanchored in the vast expanse of the ocean.

The ship's rudder was damaged, leaving it unanchored and at the mercy of the waves.

The kite soared high in the sky, unanchored from any ground connection.

The businessman felt unanchored in his new environment, far from his familiar surroundings.