Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Being without an anchor; hence, drifting; unstable.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Without an anchor or stay. Hence: Drifting; unsettled.

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  • adjective Lacking an anchor; adrift

Etymologies

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anchor +‎ -less

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  • When Burt's parents suddenly decide to move to Belgium, leaving Burt and Verona anchorless in their Denver suburb, they set out, quite literally, to find a place to call home.

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  • Although the lack of background about either planet leaves readers anchorless, fans will enjoy the erotic romance between a couple from different walks of life and planets.

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  • But he seemed to be the classic betrayed husband, bereft and anchorless.

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  • And in that vale of light the city drifts anchorless upon the ocean

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