adrift

Describes something that is floating without being tied or steered; also used figuratively to describe a person who is without direction or purpose.

ruОписывает что-то, что дрейфует без привязки или управления; также используется в переносном смысле для описания человека, лишённого направления или цели.esDescribe algo que flota o se mueve sin rumbo fijo, sin anclaje ni control; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a una persona que carece de dirección o propósito.frDécrit quelque chose qui dérive sans attache ni contrôle ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour une personne sans direction ni but.deBeschreibt etwas, das ohne Verankerung oder Steuerung treibt; auch übertragen für einen Menschen ohne Richtung oder Ziel gebraucht.ptDescreve algo que está à deriva, sem estar ancorado ou sob controle; também é usado em sentido figurado para uma pessoa sem direção ou objetivo.zh形容漂浮着、没有系泊或无人控制的状态；也用于比喻人失去方向或目标。arيصف شيئًا يطفو أو ينجرف بلا مرساة أو تحكم؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شخص فقد وجهته أو هدفه.

1. Floating without direction B2 formal

   Floating freely on water without being tied or steered; not anchored.

   • The boat was adrift on the open sea after the engine failed.
   • They found the raft adrift near the shore.
   • The ship remained adrift for days before rescue arrived.

   ruДрейфующийesA la derivafrÀ la dérivedeTreibendptÀ derivazh漂浮无向arطائش على الماء

   Synonyme: afloatdriftingfloatinglooseunfastened

2. Aimless or without purpose B2 informal

   Lacking clear direction, purpose, or guidance in life or a situation.

   • After losing his job, he felt adrift and uncertain about the future.
   • She was adrift in a new city without any friends or plans.
   • The project went adrift without a strong leader.

   ruБесцельныйesa la deriva / sin rumbo / sin propósitofrà la dérivedeZiellosptSem rumozh漫无目的的arتائه بلا هدف

   Synonyme: aimlessdirectionlesslostpurposelessuncertainundefined

   Antonyme: determineddirectedfocusedpurposefulresolute

3. Off course or lost C1 formal

   Having strayed from a planned path or intended direction.

   • The hikers became adrift in the dense forest.
   • His thoughts were adrift during the long lecture.
   • The negotiations went adrift after the disagreement.

   ruСбившийся с путиesA la deriva, perdidofrÀ la dérivedevom Kurs abgekommenptFora do rumozh迷失方向arتائه عن مساره

   Synonyme: aimlessastraydriftinglostwandering

   Antonyme: steadfast

• more adrift comparative form
• most adrift superlative form

An adverb meaning 'floating without being tied or steered,' often used figuratively to describe a lack of direction, purpose, or control. It can refer to a physical state of drifting on water or a metaphorical state of being lost or uncertain.

ruНаречие, означающее 'дрейфующий без привязи или управления', часто используется в переносном смысле для описания отсутствия направления, цели или контроля. Может относиться к физическому состоянию дрейфа на воде или метафорическому состоянию потерянности или неопределённости.esAdverbio que significa 'a la deriva, sin amarre ni control', usado a menudo en sentido figurado para describir falta de dirección, propósito o control. Puede referirse al estado físico de flotar en el agua o al estado metafórico de perdición o incertidumbre.frAdverbe signifiant « à la dérive, sans attache ni contrôle », souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire un manque de direction, de but ou de contrôle. Peut renvoyer à l'état physique de flotter sur l'eau ou à un état métaphorique de perte ou d'incertitude.deTreiblos auf dem Wasser, ohne festgemacht oder gesteuert zu sein; im übertragenen Sinn ohne Ziel, Richtung oder Kontrolle, haltlos oder verloren.ptAdvérbio que significa 'à deriva, sem estar preso ou sob controle', usado também em sentido figurado para indicar falta de direção, objetivo ou controle. Pode se referir tanto ao estado físico de vagar na água quanto à sensação metafórica de estar perdido ou em incerteza.zh副词，表示没有系泊或无人操控地漂浮着；也常用于比喻，指失去方向、目标或控制，处于迷茫、无着落的状态。arحالٌ تعني 'تائهًا أو منجرفًا بلا مرسى أو تحكّم'، وتُستخدم غالبًا مجازيًّا للتعبير عن فقدان الوجهة أو الهدف أو السيطرة. قد تصف الدَّرْف الفعليّ على الماء أو حالة الضياع وعدم اليقين.

1. Floating without direction B2 formal

   Floating on water without being tied or steered, moving with the current or wind.

   • The boat was set adrift after the anchor broke.
   • They found the raft adrift in the middle of the ocean.
   • The ship was adrift for days before being rescued.

   ruДрейфуяesA la derivafrÀ la dérive (sur l'eau)deTreibendptÀ derivazh漂流arتائهًا في الماء

   Synonyme: afloatdriftingloose

   Antonyme: fixedtethered

2. Aimless or without purpose B2 informal

   Lacking a clear goal, direction, or sense of purpose.

   • After losing his job, he felt adrift in life.
   • She was adrift in a sea of uncertainty.
   • The team seemed adrift without their leader.

   ruБесцельноesa la deriva sin propósitofrà la dérivedeZiellosptSem rumozh漫无目的arبلا هدف

   Synonyme: aimlessdirectionlessdriftinggoallesslostpurposelesswandering

   Antonyme: deliberatelydeterminedlyintentionallypurposefully

3. Detached or loose C1 formal

   Not fixed or attached; free to move.

   • The rope came adrift from the mooring post.
   • A few pages of the book came adrift from the binding.
   • The panel was adrift and needed to be secured.

   ruОтдельно или свободноesa la deriva, sueltofrDétaché ou lâchedeLosgelöst oder freiptSolto ou desprendidozh松开或自由arمنفصل أو طليق

   Synonyme: detacheddriftingfloatinglooseunfastenedunsecured

   Antonyme: attachedfixedtethered

• more adrift comparative form
• most adrift superlative form