What does rudderless mean?
Rudderless means Without a rudder..
Rudderless
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Without a rudder..
Definitions by Sense
- Without a rudder.
- (figurative) Lacking guidance or direction.
Example Sentences
Their deaths were sobering not merely because of the searingly unbearable wrench of losing those two wonderful people, but because it left me exposed as rudderless.
As Christian Wolmar said in RAIL 990, our railway is "leaderless and rudderless", and drifting inexorably towards the rocks of total chaos.
Synonyms for rudderless
Antonyms for rudderless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more rudderless
- most rudderless
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rudderless?
Common synonyms include adrift, aimless, afloat, directionless.
What is the opposite of rudderless?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rudderless in a sentence?
Their deaths were sobering not merely because of the searingly unbearable wrench of losing those two wonderful people, but because it left me exposed as rudderless.
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