What does unmoored mean?
Unmoored means Not moored..
Unmoored
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not moored..
Definitions by Sense
- Not moored.
- (figurative) Mentally immature, unstable, or lacking in emotional connections.
- simple past and past participle of unmoor
Example Sentences
Left unmoored, the boat gradually drifted out to sea.
The sequel checks in with the unmoored but largely lovable characters from the first movie as they face middle age.
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Left unmoored, the boat gradually drifted out to sea.
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