Synonyms of adrift

Adjective


1. adrift(predicate), afloat(predicate), aimless, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirected, purposeless (vs. purposeful)

usage: aimlessly drifting

2. adrift(predicate), afloat(predicate) (vs. aground)

usage: afloat on the surface of a body of water; "after the storm the boats were adrift"

Adverb


1. adrift

usage: floating freely; not anchored; "the boat wasset adrift"

2. adrift

usage: off course, wandering aimlessly; "there was a search for beauty that had somehow gone adrift"

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Definition and meaning of adrift (Dictionary)