adrift

adjective9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 4.8

Used to describe a state of floating without control.

figurative: to become lost or to go wrong, especially plans or projects.

Indicates that something has become detached or loose.

Often used figuratively to mean disconnected from something familiar (e.g., family, reality).

Often used figuratively to describe feeling lost or without purpose within a large, overwhelming context (e.g., a society, a situation).

Used to mean 'behind' or 'trailing', especially in the context of sports or competitions.