directionless
Americanadjective
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Netta Weinstein of Reading University said people should avoid becoming too judgmental about their directionless phone use - with scrolling providing relaxtion, distraction, humour or connection for some.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Born and raised a few miles from the Baltic Sea, Judit comes to conceive of life as a directionless voyage on a sinking craft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Hurt made her film debut in Woody Allen’s 1978 drama, “Interiors,” where she portrayed the directionless would-be artist Joey opposite her more successful siblings Renata and Flyn, played by Diane Keaton and Kristin Griffith, respectively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
He said that before Spirit began unbundling its fees, it was struggling and fairly directionless.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
She smiled as he turned, but when he walked away her eyes were flat and directionless.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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