moored
adjective
(of a ship, boat, dirigible, buoy, etc.) secured in a particular place, as by ropes, cables, or anchors.
unmoored
-
a word derived from
moored.
Example Sentences
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Whether it be other equity indexes or even credit spreads — another barometer of investors’ risk appetite — America’s favorite index is becoming increasingly unmoored from these longstanding historical relationships, Garrett said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
The unmoored truth is never resolved here, leaving us with the lesson that the only thing certain is uncertainty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Spreads should be wider than normal to add another level of dealer protection as the market mob is anticipated to make decisions that are unmoored from rational analysis.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
However fleetingly, Kafka and his unmoored translators found in literature a place of belonging that felt impossible to them in life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Without the familiar weight of my father’s watch in my pocket, I felt unmoored.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
