Meaning

2 senses
  1. (not comparable)Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.

    The drifting seaweed went wherever the currents carried it.

  2. (not comparable)Without direction, focus, or goal.

More definitions
  • continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

Synonyms

4 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

2 related words

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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